Waters of Mark Twain

VERSE 1

I never realized we’re all orphans in the end

Till I stood by my father’s bed in Hannibal

Time will shake it loose, all your finery and friends

If you got someone to love you it’s a miracle

I say goodbye to him a little every day

Sit and watch these muddy waters roll

I wish I could make it right; I wish I could run away

Lord there’s such a longing in my soul

CHORUS

Mississippi River take me down

I dream of Memphis, it’s a good place to drown

Take me past New Orleans on the waters of Mark Twain

Where tears drop forgiveness on old Missouri rain

VERSE 2

I first tasted wanderlust when he read me Huck Finn

We went dreamin’ on that raft and it was wonderful

But soon I would have faked my death to get away from him

‘Cause freedom’s call was undeniable

It’s funny how I’m the child that wound up coming home

For a sadder parting by and by

Oh I wish I’d really known him like I wish that I was known

There’s a better home awaiting in the sky

CHORUS

BRIDGE

When will the rain come down from the clouds

When will the rain come wash me away and the

CHORUS

©Charlotte Ryerson August 21, 2007