1. She stands on the banks of the mighty Mississippi, Alone in the pale moonlight

2. Bayou Sam, from the South Lousianne Had gambling in his veins

1. Waiting for a man, a riverboat gambler Said that he'd return tonight

2. Evangeline, from the Maritimes Was slowly going insane.

1. They used to waltz on the banks of the mighty Mississippi, Loving the whole night through

2. High on the top of Hickory Hill She stands in the lightning and thunder

1. 'Til the riverboat gambler went off to make a killing And bring it on back to you.

2. Down on the river the boat was a-sinking She watched that queen go under

Evangeline, Evangeline, Curses the soul of the Mississippi queen

That pulled her man away.