[Intro] |------------| |------------| D|-----5-6-7---6-6---5---3-4------------4--5----------| A|--7------------4h5--4--5--7------------| |------------| e|------------| B|------------| G|------------| D|-----5--3------------| A|--5------------0--2--3------------| E|------------3------------| [Verse 1] 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. [Chorus] Halfstep Mississippi uptown toodeloo Hello baby I’m gone goodbye Half a cup of Rock and Rye. Farewell to you old Southern skies I’m on my way on my way. [Solo] [Verse 2] 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 babe A pile of smokin’ leather. I nailed a retread to my feet And prayed for better weather. [Chorus] Halfstep Mississippi uptown toodeloo Hello baby I’m gone goodbye Half a cup of Rock and Rye. Farewell to you old Southern skies I’m on my way on my way. [Solo] [Verse 3] They say that when your ship comes in The first man takes the sails; The second takes the afterdeck The third the planks and rails 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. [Chorus] Halfstep Mississippi uptown toodeloo Hello baby I’m gone goodbye Half a cup of Rock and Rye. Farewell to you old Southern skies I’m on my way on my way on my way!! [Solo] [Outro] Across the Rio Grandeeo Across the lazy river.