Hank Williams On The Banks Of The Pontchartrain Lyrics

On The Banks Of The Pontchartrain Lyrics

I traveled from Texas to old Louisanne

Through valleys, o'er mountains and plains

Both footsore and weary, I rested awhile

On the banks of the old Pontchartrain



The fairest young maiden that I ever saw

Passed by as it started to rain

We both found a shelter beneath the same tree

On the banks of the old Pontchartrain



We hid from the shower, an hour or so

She asked me, how long I'd remain?

I told her that I'd spend the rest of my days

On the banks of the old Pontchartrain



I just couldn't tell her that I ran away

From jail on a West Texas plane

I prayed in my heart, I would never be found

On the banks of the old Pontchartrain



Then one day a man put his hand on my arm

And said I must go west again

I left her alone without saying goodbye

On the banks of the old Pontchartrain



Tonight as I sit here alone in my cell

I know that she's waiting in vain

I'm hoping and praying someday to return

To the banks of the old Pontchartrain