It keeps running down the tear-stained face of this lonely town

And I drown

And I keep reaching for one good reason why you said goodbye

And turned around

Oh your leavin' me in this empty state

And all I see are dark clouds as you drive away


Mississippi's cryin' baby

Mississipi's sad

I think we just figured out

That you ain't comin' back

The sky can see you leavin'

And it can't hold back the tears

Oh it's pourin' down and my heart thinks it's dyin'

Mississippi's cryin'

Mississippi's cryin'


The night keeps looking for headlights shining in this driveway

But they don't shine

And I keep thinkin' this crazy storm will drive you home

But not this time

Oh my only wish is to change the weather

Are you comin' back or is it gonna rain forever


Mississippi's cryin' baby

Mississipi's sad

I think we just figured out

That you ain't comin' back

The sky can see you leavin'

And it can't hold back the tears

 Oh it's pourin' down and my heart thinks it's dyin'

Mississippi's cryin'

Mississippi's cryin'


Where you goin' baby?

What's in Tennessee?

You never said a word about Memphis

So who is she?


It keeps running down the tear-stained face of this lonely town

And I drown


Mississippi's cryin' baby

Mississipi's sad

I think we just figured out

That you ain't comin' back

The sky can see you leavin'

And it can't hold back the tears

Mississippi, Mississippi

Mississippi's cryin'

Mississippi's cryin'