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Mudcat John (Larry W. Jones 11/22/2006) (song#4166)

Mama said stay away from the river
And don't go fishin' with Mudcat John
That 'ol black man's hair was silver
After years of pickin' cotton was done

Mudcat John was born in Vicksburg
Mudcat John had been a slave, you know
But to me he was a brave and good man
Mudcat John was my best friend
Many long years ago

Mama said stay away from the river
And don't go fishin' with Mudcat John
That 'ol black man's hair was silver
After years of pickin' cotton was done

I dream of huntin' squirrel and possom
And white cotton fields of toil and woe
Scent of Vicksburg's magnolia blossoms
And 'ol Mudcat John workin' with his hoe

Mama said stay away from the river
And don't go fishin' with Mudcat John
That 'ol black man's hair was silver
After years of pickin' cotton was done

Mudcat John was born in Vicksburg
Mudcat John had been a slave, you know
But to me he was a brave and good man
Mudcat John was my best friend
Many long years ago