My little brother, my cousin and me
We'd hang our clothes on a willow tree
About eight years old we'd jump right in
Stand on the bottom and pretend to swim
Must have been a sight to see
Homochitto river flows through my memory
Close my eyes and I can see a time long gone
Homochitto river how I wish you could carry me
Back to the place that I come from
Moon on the water and starry sky
I was eager and she was shy
I built a fire on the rocky sand
Just one kiss and holdin' hands
That was good enough for me
City movin' fast as it can go
Big red river always movin' slow
I know let's go
Last time I saw my daddy alive
On the big red river back in '95
Old cane pole and snow-white hair
Feet in the water on his canvas chair
Said he was proud of me
