Alexis thank you for a pleasant Southern day Spent on the levy throwin' pennies in the bay And talkin' of the rich folks On the big boats that pass that way You were just a young girl I just could not stay
Alexis I can't remember how we met back then Was on my way to Atlanta, now I'm on that road again Not really poor - had money, just not to spend You were just a young girl, and I was in need of a friend
Alexis you always used to talk about Leavin' your home town - headin' on South Maybe down to New Orleans And you wanted me to help you out But you were just a young girl And I was just a hobo that had my doubts
Alexis I did not want to - want to leave you there Sometimes this life we lead is so unfair I wanted to take you with me But I did not dare You were just a young girl and I could not pay your fare
Alexis you always used to talk about Leavin' your home town - headin' on South Maybe down to New Orleans And you wanted me to help you out But you were just a young girl And I was just a hobo that had my doubts Had my doubts Had my doubts. Had my doubts