Alexis, thank you for a pleasant southern day   Spent on the levy throwin' pennies in the bay   And talkin 'bout 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 hometown, 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 hometown, 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      I had my doubts