Mississippi Queen, you know what I mean Mississippi Queen, she taught me everything Way down around Vicksburg, around Louisiana way Lived a Cajun lady, they call the Mississippi Queen You know she was a dancer, she moved better on wine While the rest of them dudes was a gettin' their kicks Brother beg your pardon, I was gettin' mine Mississippi Queen, you know what I mean Mississippi Queen, she taught me everything
This lady she asked me, if I would be her man You know that I told her, I'ma do what I can To keep her lookin' pretty, I buy her things that shine While the rest of them dudes was a gettin' their bread Brother beg your pardon, I was losin' mine You know she was a dancer, she moved better on wine While the rest of them dudes was a gettin' their kicks Brother beg your pardon, I was gettin' mine Yeah, Mississippi Queen