On The Banks Of The Pontchartrain Lyrics - I Saw The Light: The Unreleased Recordings - Hank Williams

I traveled from Texas to old Louisanne 

Through valleys, o'er mountains and plains 

Both footsore and weary, I rested awhile 

On the banks of the old Pontchartrain 

The fairest young maiden that I ever saw 

Passed by as it started to rain 

We both found a shelter beneath the same tree 

On the banks of the old Pontchartrain 

We hid from the shower, an hour or so 

She asked me, how long I'd remain? 

I told her that I'd spend the rest of my days 

On the banks of the old Pontchartrain 

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I just couldn't tell her that I ran away 

From jail on a West Texas plane 

I prayed in my heart, I would never be found 

On the banks of the old Pontchartrain 

Then one day a man put his hand on my arm 

And said I must go west again 

I left her alone without saying goodbye 

On the banks of the old Pontchartrain 

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Tonight as I sit here alone in my cell 

I know that she's waiting in vain 

I'm hoping and praying someday to return 

To the banks of the old Pontchartrain