Miss ol' St. Louie, wish I was back
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Picking my guitar by the railroad track
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All them pretty womens, hangin' 'round me
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Miss ol' St. Louie, how it used to be
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Mississippi River, water so deep
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Running down to Memphis on to New Orleans
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Trying to hustle quarters, nickels, and dimes
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Ol' St. Louie's where I spent my time
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Standing on the corner with my old wooden box
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Watching them steam boats gather at the dock
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Cotton and tobacco and people for sale
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Trying to stay clear of the St. Louie jail
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Strumming to the rythm of an old freight train
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Ol' St. Louie's where I played my game
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Ain't no doubt about it, wish I was back
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Picking my guitar by the railroad track
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All them pretty womens, hangin' 'round me
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Miss ol' St. Louie, how it used to be
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Miss Ol' St. Louie
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| J. J. Cale |
