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Bobbie Gentry, "Ode to Billie Joe"
Misheard Lyrics:
And throwin' men into the muddy water off the Tallahatchie Bridge...
Original Lyrics:
And drop them into the muddy water off the Tallahatchie Bridge
Sharing these songs and tales with my kids now! I thought this was a common debate about this song, so was disappointed it wasn't on here already. Maybe just my family with hearing issues!!

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