Ghosts Of Mississippi Lyrics - Reckless - Steeldrivers

Late one night behind corn whiskey* 

I fell asleep with a guitar in my hand 

I dreamed about the ghosts of Mississippi 

And the blues came walkin' in like a man 

Without a word I passed that guitar over 

He tuned it up like I'd never seen 

A crooked smile was his expression 

Then he closed his eyes and began to sing 

[Chorus:] 

Oh Lord why have you forsaken me 

Got me down in Mississippi where I don't want to be 

Oh Lord why have you forsaken me 

Got me down in Mississippi where I don't want to be 

[Repeat Chorus:] 

When I woke up I looked into the mirror 

I saw no reflection for a while 

But as my eyes came into focus 

I recognized that crooked smile 

(repeat chorus) 

Late one night behind corn whiskey 

I fell asleep with a guitar in my hand 

I dreamed about the ghosts of Mississippi 

And the blues came walkin' like a man 

(repeat chorus)