Alexis [From The Archives 2] - Tommy Bolin

Alexis, thank you for a pleasant southern day

Spent on the levy throwin' pennies in the bay

And talkin 'bout the rich folks

On the big boats that pass that way

You were just a young girl

I just could not stay

Alexis, I can’t remember how we met back then

Was on my way to Atlanta, now I’m on that road again

Not really poor, had money just not to spend

You were just a young girl, and I was in need of a friend

Alexis, you always used to talk about

Leavin your hometown, headin on south

Maybe down to New Orleans

And you wanted me to help you out

But you were just a young girl

And I was just a hobo… that had my doubts

Alexis, I did not want to… want to leave you there

Sometimes this life we lead is so unfair

I wanted to take you with me

But I did not dare

You were just a young girl and I could not pay your fare

Alexis, you always used to talk about

Leavin your hometown, headin on south

Maybe down to New Orleans

And you wanted me to help you out

But you were just a young girl

And I was just a hobo… that had my doubts

I had my doubts