The Riverboat Blues

[Instrumental] (Verse 1) Down in the bayou, where the moon hangs low, I met a sweet lady, with a smile that stole the show. We danced on the river, to the jazz's sweet tune, But I knew in my heart, it'd end too soon. (Chorus) Her laughter's like music, her touch is a sigh, But she's bound for the north, and I can't ask her why. She's leaving for St. Louis, I've got nothing to lose. I'm in the bayou, with the Riverboat Blues, [trumpet solo] (Verse 2) Under the stars, by the old willow tree, We shared tales of love, and dreams wild and free. But her eyes held a sadness, I couldn't bear to see, For she knew come morning, she'd have to flee. (Chorus) Her laughter's like music, her touch is a sigh, But she's bound for the north, and I can't ask her why. She's leaving for St. Louis, I've got nothing to lose. I'm in the bayou, with the Riverboat Blues, [trombone solo] (Verse 3) Promises whispered, in the warm southern night, But I know deep down, it won't be alright. She'll drift up the river, leaving me behind, And all that's left are memories, to haunt my mind. (Chorus) Her laughter's like music, her touch is a sigh, But she's bound for the north, and I can't ask her why. She's leaving for St. Louis, I've got nothing to lose. I'm in the bayou, with the Riverboat Blues, [clarinet solo] (Verse 3) As the dawn breaks, and the riverboats call, She stands by the water, ready to leave it all. With a kiss on my cheek, she turns to go, And I watch her vanish, in the morning's glow. (Chorus) Her laughter's like music, her touch is a sigh, But she's bound for the north, and I can't ask her why. She's leaving for St. Louis, I've got nothing to lose. I'm in the bayou, with the Riverboat Blues, [Trumpet Solo] [Trombone Solo] (Fade Outro) Her laughter's like music, her touch is a sigh, But she's bound for the north, and I can't ask her why. She's leaving for St. Louis, I've got nothing to lose. I'm in the bayou, with the Riverboat Blues,