She

She

She came from the land of the cotton

Land that was nearly forgotten by everyone

And she

She worked and she slaved so hard

A big old field was her backyard in the Delta sun

Ah, but she sure could sing

Oh, she sure could sing

Then he

Looked down and he took a little pity

The whole town swore he decided he'd help her some

And he

Didn't mind if she wasn't very pretty

For deep inside his heart, he knew she was the only one

Ah, but she sure could sing

My, my, she sure could sing

She had faith, and she had believing

Led all the people together in singing

She prayed every night to the Lord up above

Hallelujah

Oh, hallelujah

They

Would walk singin' songs by the river

Even when she knew for sure she'd have to go away

And she

Never knew what her life was to give her

Never had to worry about it for one single day

Ah, but she sure could sing

My, my, but she sure could sing

Oh, she sure could sing