v.1
Mississippi queen, you know what I mean
Mississippi queen, she taught me everything
Way down around Vicksburg, around Louisiana way
Lives a cajun lady, called the Mississippi queen
You know she was a dancer, she moved better on wine
While the rest of them dudes was a-gettin' their kicks
Brother, beg your pardon, I was gettin' mine

v.2
Mississippi queen, you know what I mean
Mississippi queen, she taught me everything
This lady she asked me if I would be her man
You know that I told her I'd do what I can
To keep her lookin' pretty, buy her dresses that shine
While the rest of them dudes was a-makin their bread
Buddy, beg your pardon, I was losin' mine

Instr. Brk.

You know she was a dancer, she moved better on wine
While the rest of them dudes was a-gettin' their kicks
Brother, beg your pardon, I was gettin' mine
Oh, mississippi queen!