From the recording Mystic Twangers
Lyrics
Mighty River - Copyright Andy G. Twangers
Take me home old Mighty River
Your currents pull me strong
That sugar town, I really miss her
I’ve been away to long
4 troubled years I waited
From 6 1 to 6 5
Land of the Free, took all that I had
To keep your memory alive
Take me home old Mighty River
Your currents pull so strong.
That one horse town, I really miss her
I’ve been away to long
100 miles from Natchez
That river road runs deep
Home of the brave, took all that I had
My pride is all I can keep
Bridge
The march from Jackson to Vicksburg
Young rebels sworn and torn
The hell we saw…we didn’t see coming
We couldn’t hold on that long
10,000 battle cries for freedom
The seeds of war that we did reap
Those blue-coat jacks, took all that we had
Our tears are all that we keep
Take me home old Mighty River
Your currents pull me strong
That sugar town, do really miss her
I’ve been away to long
Take me home old Muddy River
I’ve been away to long