Verse:
Hear that whistle, there goes the bell.
That means we're on our way.
All a-board! Boy I'm feelin' swell.
This is my happy day!
Paddle wheel, you're mighty mighty slow.
That's why I keep shouting "Let her go!"

 [bad word] 
Roll on you Mississippi, Roll on. [bad word] on you lazy steamer, move on.
Clear the river, here [bad word] 
Watch her smoke, boy,
Hear that engine hummin' Lawdy!
Take a look at the shore..
Soon I'll be with the folks I adore.
There's a spot 'round the bend.
That's my home, my journey's end. [bad word] on you Old Man [bad word] on!
Roll on you Mississippi, roll on!