Oh, where did you get them high top shoes?
And that dress you wear so fine
I got my shoes from a railroad man
And the dress from a driver in the mine
And the dress from a driver in the mine

Starch and iron, it be my trade
While you get drunk and lie in the shade
I'll sing my song of golden twine
I'll cross that bridge and the town will be mine
I'll cross that bridge and the town will be mine

I played cards in France, and I played cards in Spain
And I'll bet you ten dollars that I'll beat you at your game
I'll cross that bridge and the town will be mine
I'll cross that bridge and the town will be mine
I'll cross that bridge and the town will be mine

Say darlin' say
Say darlin' say
Say darlin' say