You come across the James River For a needle and a spoon Would you come across the James River To be my woman again To be my woman again You come across the old lee bridge For a dollar fifty in change Would you come across the James River For this heart of gold For this heart of gold You go and work for Ms. Kitty For a decent rate of pay Would you come across the James (River) To be my woman again To be my woman again You keep a pistol in your left boot A brush and comb in your purse Would you come across the James (River) To be my woman again To be my woman again