Oh! Susanna

I left Alabama, with a banjo on my knee

Heading to Louisiana, my true love for to see

It rained all night the day I left, the weather was so dry

The sun so hot I thought I'd melt; Susanna, don't you cry

Oh! Susanna, oh don't you cry for me

For I come from Alabama, with my banjo on my knee

I jumped aboard the train, and traveled down the river

The journey was long, with cold shivers I did quiver

The engine burst, the horses spooked, I really thought I'd die

I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, Susanna don't you cry