I got drafted at 19. Me and a bunch of boys from home. January '43, drove out to Pine Bluff and signed on. Went to basic south of Birmingham. Put me on west coast bound train.
Little Mara Lee always sings so sweet. On the banks of the river running through downtown. A show tonight with sweet sweet sounds. Crossed to Tennessee.
Well I tried but I can't run no more. Tell Katie it's her that I adore. And as long as I love her best. I'm that much further west. . And since she's been gone.