The Missouri is my right arm, the Ohio is my left
But I’m livin’ on the Mississippi River where I like life the best
I don’t mind the west coast, and I don’t mind the east coast
Oh, baby but I ain’t gonna live on no coast
I’m just a plain ole Midwestern boy
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Some people say that the Mississippi River is the backbone of the nation
They can say whatever they want, I won’t disagree with that statement
I see people workin’ hard as ever, just wondering what I can do to make their lives better
Well, I won’t worry if the world don’t like me, I won’t let ‘em waste my time
‘Cause there ain’t nothin’ goin’ to change my mind, I’m feelin’ fine
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