delta man

gentle country man

now that i found you

waiting in your rich and fertile delta

i will whisper songs to satisfy your longing

for the warm and tender shelter of my body

and you're mine

yes

you're my delta man

yes

you're mine

dear

you're my delta man

please

don't ask how many times i found you

standing waiting for me under the shade tree

and i think of days

and different ways

you held me

understand now gentleman

i am a lady

and you're mine

yes

you're my delta man

yes

you're mine

dear

you're my delta man

oh

when i'm home again in the city

i think of you because i love you

when i get back uptown it ain't the same

no

all them city men don't do nothing to me

and you know it seems in all my dreams i want you

i'm so glad you're waiting for me down in the country

well

you're mine

yes

you're my delta man

yes

you're mine

dear

you're my delta man

and you're mine

yes

you're my delta man

yes

you're mine

dear

you're my delta man