Down in Mississippi

Ryland Peter "Ry" Cooder (born March 15, 1947) is a guitarist, singer and composer. He is known for his slide guitar work, his interest in roots music from the United States, and, more recently, his collaborations with traditional musicians from many countries. more »

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They have a hunting season on the rabbit
If you shoot him, boy, you go to jail
But the season is always open on men
Don't nobody need no bail

Down in Mississippi
Down in Mississippi where I come from
Down in Mississippi where I belong

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Written by: J. B. LENOIR

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