Mississippi Queen, If you know what I mean Mississippi Queen, She taught me everything Way down around Vicksburg, Around Louisiana way Lived a cajun lady, known as the Mississippi Queen You know she was a dancer She moved better on wine While the rest of them dudes were'a gettin' their kicks, Boy I beg your pardon, I was getting mine Mississippi Queen, If you know what I mean Mississippi Queen, She taught me everything This lady she asked me, If I would be her man You know that I told her, I'd do what I can To keep her looking pretty Buy her dresses that shine While the rest of them dudes were making their bread Boy I beg your pardon, I was losing mine