Mississippi Queen, if you know what I mean Mississippi Queen, she taught me everything Way down around Vicksburg, around Louisiana way Lived a Cajun lady, we called her Mississippi Queen You know she was a dancer She moved better on wine While the rest of them dudes was a-gettin' their kicks Buddy, beg your pardon, I was getting mine Mississippi Queen, if 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'd do what I can To keep her looking pretty Buy her dresses that shine While the rest of them dudes was a-makin' their bread Buddy, beg your pardon, I was losing mine You know she was a dancer She moved better on wine While the rest of them dudes was gettin' their kicks Brother, beg your pardon, now I'm getting mine Ohhhh, Mississippi Queen