Grateful Dead - Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo Lyrics
On the day when I was born Daddy sat down and cried.I had the mark just as plain as day; which could not be denied.They say that Cain caught Abel rollin' loaded dice;Ace of Spades behind his ear and him not thinkin' twice.Halfstep, Mississippi uptown toodeloo Hello, baby, I'm gone, goodbyeHalf a cup of Rock and Rye. Farewell to you old Southern skiesI'm on my way, on my way.If all you got to live for is what you left behind,Get yourself a powder charge and seal that silver mine.Lost my boots in transit, baby, pile of smokin' leather.I nailed a retread to my feet and prayed for better weather.Halfstep, Mississippi uptown toodeloo Hello, baby, I'm gone, goodbyeHalf a cup of Rock and Rye. Farewell to you old Southern skiesI'm on my way, on my way.They say that when your ship comes in, the first man takes the sails;What's the point of callin' shots; this cue ain't straight in line.Cue ball's made of styrofoam and no one's got the time.Halfstep, Mississippi uptown toodeloo Hello, baby, I'm gone, goodbyeHalf a cup of Rock and Rye. Farewell to you old Southern skiesI'm on my way, on my way.Across the Rio Grandeeo, Across the lazy river.