You come across the James River for a needle, and a ... ... ... ...
You come across the old lee bridge A-For a dollar fifty in change But would you come across the James River To be my woman again To be my woman again
You go to work for Ms. Kitty For a decent rate of pay But would you come across the James River for this heart of gold? For this heart of gold?
You keep a pistol in your left boot A brush and comb in your purse But would you come across the James River For this heart of gold? To be my woman again?