Lyrics

ASKIN' YOU TO

words and music by Chris Kowanko

every time I see the old mississippi
still got her with me you don't need to worry
when I get back to north dakota
won't wait my turn to hold you
I'm telling you true

I can make you happy
what you got to lose?
you could do much worse
than I'm askin' you to
Hey yo! Hey yo! ASKIN' YOU TO

she's a little musty but I can warm her strings
play the shiny thing you don't need to worry
I'm a little rusty but honest injun
this dirty old steam engine
is comin' for you
all day long we'll play the accordian!

when we got together that sunday evenin'
and you told me you were leavin'
for some fancy shoes
he may have a watch he may have a golden ring
but can he make you sing?
doubt if he'll do

I can make you happy
tell you what to do
only just say yes, dear
I'm ASKIN' YOU TO

I can make you happy
and you know I do
you could do much worse than
I'm ASKIN' YOU TO
Hey yo! Hey yo! ASKIN' YOU TO