One day I heard a voice
It comes out clear and strong
It called me louder than my dad
It took me to paradise
I imagined it came from
The brother that I never had

It's there in my feelings
The tears and the smiles
As the paddle boat steams away with Mary
It's there in my feelings
Tears in my eyes
As it carries Mary down the Mississippi

I was told as I grow older
Feelings change just like the wind
Change of heart and change in will
My folk will tell me sometimes
As time goes on, the voice is dead
The brother's voice sings louder still

It's there in my feelings
The tears and the smiles
As the paddle boat steams away with Mary
It's there in my feelings
Tears in my eyes
As it carries Mary down the Mississippi

It's there in my feelings
The tears and the smiles
As the paddle boat steams away with Mary
It's there in my feelings
Tears in my eyes
As it carries Mary down the Mississippi

He comes to see me every night
As long as I believe, yeah
As long as I can see the light