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Delta Queen

from Big Mystery by Dana and Susan Robinson

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During a concert one summer in Southern Indiana in a park along the banks of the Ohio River, the Delta Queen rolled by making her way upstream. With the big wheel churning up the river, the calliope playing and folks waiving from the deck to us all at the shore - it was love at first sight.

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Delta Queen

The paddle wheel’s goin’ roundi-o
Along the banks of the Ohio
Gliding handsome and serene
There goes the Delta Queen, oh Lord
There goes the Delta Queen

I met her back in twenty-eight
Upon the waters of the Golden State
From Sacramento to the Frisco Bay
Riding on the Delta Queen, oh Lord
Riding on the Delta Queen

She shuttled troops in forty-two
And did what she was asked to do
Carried presidents and royalty too
Upon on the Delta Queen, oh Lord
Upon on the Delta Queen

In forty-six came good Tom Greene
Brought her five thousand miles to New Orleans
Now she’s a celebrity
We love the Delta Queen, Oh Lord
We love the Delta Queen

She’s sternwheel driven and steam propelled
And in her day she gave them hell
Oh the stories the promenade could tell!

Now there’s a dispute o’re in Washing-town
Some old law’s been throwd around
They say they’re gonna shut her down
Let’s save the Delta Queen, Oh Lord
Let’s save the Delta Queen

So let sing your Calliope
Ring your bell and glory be!
Here’s to your posterity
Long live the Delta Queen, Oh Lord
Long live the Delta Queen

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from Big Mystery, released August 10, 2009

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Dana and Susan Robinson Cabot, Vermont

"From Cabot, Vermont – Americana-roots and folk duo, Dana and Susan Robinson combine vivid, songwriting with fiddle tunes, oldtime banjo, elegant melodies, and rich harmony singing."

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