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Mississippi woman with your long black hair 
Gee I really miss you baby and I wish that you were here 
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How you used to love me woman every lonely night 
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With your lips so tender baby and your eyes so bright 
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Thought I'd write a letter just to let you know 
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Mississippi woman baby that I love you so, child 
 
Got into some trouble down in Mexico 
I robbed a man in San Juan and I shot a guy called Joe 
Now I'm being hunted and the law is on my trail 
Next I write you woman I guess I'll be in jail 
Mississippi woman try to understand 
Please don't sit around and weep for this lonely man 
 
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Caught me in Kentucky judge gave me a dime 
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Bought a hacksaw from a trustee and I got away that time 
Right now I'm in Florida on my way to Tennessee 
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Mississippi woman baby save your love for me child 
 
  
 
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Mississippi woman, Mississippi woman 
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Mississippi woman, Mississippi woman