I hear a whistle, I hear a moan Must be my baby coming home She's been down in Tupelo, singing that river boat song
She is a dancer, a river queen She'll teach them gamblers most anything She's been down in Tupelo, singing that river boat song
Many nights I spend alone Many days there ain't nobody home Many times I wish she was here Yeah, that river boat whistle blows I know she's getting near
River captain, bring my baby home I get so lonesome since she's been gone She's been down in Tupelo, working the river boat song
J. J. Cale - Number 10 (1992) ==============================