Mister And Mississippi

I can't recall my motherI don't remember dadMister and Mississippi was all I ever hadOh, I was born to wanderI was born to roamAnd Mister and Mississippi made me feel at homeMy cradle was the riverMy school a river boatMy teacher was a gamblerThe slickest one afloatMy teacher was a gamblerThe slickest one afloatHe taught me not to gamble on a petticoatOh, I was born to wanderI was born to roamAnd Mister and Mississippi made me feel at homeOh, darlin' how I love youWhat more is there to sayI love you like a barefoot girlLoves the summer dayThe way a wanderin' gypsyLoves the changing seaJust like the restless riverLoves old New OrleansI love a tiny villageA quiet country townA house, a little gardenWith kiddies runnin' 'roundYou'd be a faithful husbandI'd be a trusty friendUntil I heard that steamboatComin' 'round the bendOh, I was born to wanderI was born to roamAnd Mister and Mississippi made me feel at homeOh, I was born to wanderI was born to roamAnd Mister and Mississippi made me feel at home