Big River

I've been here longer and I'm stronger

And I've seen as much as any man

Now many's crossed me but none have bossed me

And I don't believe they ever can

Hello son, I see you're wearin' a gun

And you say, you're on your way into town



You say, your ma told you not to

But you feel you got to

Get that man that gunned your daddy down

From the Sheriff's office to the gallows boy

That's a mighty mighty short walk

So, why you worry your horse son?



Let you and I take it easy and have a little talk

'Cause I've been here longer



Well, I can see that you're angry

And I guess, you've got plenty right to be

But the law can handle your daddy's killer

Much better than you or me

And remember your promise you made your mother

That you never would fought on a gun



So go on home to her boy

'Cause she needs you

She wouldn't stand to lose her only son

Well, I see you thought it over

And I'm glad to see you going home boy

And you wanna know what they call me



Well, I'm just the river, they call me the Mississippi

I've been here longer