I'd Jump the Mississippi

(George Jones - Johnny Mathis)

George Jones & Melba Montgomery



I been lonely much too long

I'd give a Yankee dime if you come back home

Honey, won't you let me hold you tight

Tears keep a fallin', my eyes are blurred

If I had the wings of a pretty little bird

I would fly right to your arms tonight.



I'd jump the Mississippi deep and wide

If you was a waitin' on the other side

Honey, just to hug and hold you tight

I'd jump across and never get wet

Right there by your side I'd set

Yes, indeed everything would be alright.



--- Instrumental ---



If you would come back home to me

Make me happy like I used to be

I'd start and meet you halfway

I'd leave here and never look back

I'd run a mile in a minute flat

To get to you before the end of day.



I'd jump the Mississippi deep and wide

If you was a waitin' on the other side

Honey, just to hug and hold you tight

I'd jump across and never get wet

Right there by your side I'd set

Yes, indeed everything would be alright.



--- Instrumental ---



I'd jump the Mississippi deep and wide

If you was a waitin' on the other side

Honey, just to hug and hold you tight

I'd jump across and never get wet

Right there by your side I'd set

Yes, indeed everything would be alright...