Down by the river Thats where I broke down and cried Down by the river Thats where I lay down and died Going down to the river For as long as I can stand Mama told me Son, As she took a hold of my hand Water runs so deep Deep as all my pain, Down by the river, honey Lord, can I be saved? I said down by the river Thats where I broke down and cried I said down by the river Thats where I broke down and cried I said down by the river Heartaches soaked in wine Im just lookin for redemption For that wanderin soul of mine Pull me to my knees As I drown in the pouring rain Down by the river, honey I still see your face Sometimes around midnight Theyd come knocking at my door I said sometimes around midnight Hell hounds found what theyre looking for Well those flashing lights told me Didnt have to say a word Someone took my baby Someone took away my world All they found was a letter I should never have let her go The rivers the only witness The only one who knows And the wind whispers her name And all the lonesome years Water turns to whiskey I drown in my own tears Down by the river I see my life in flames Down by the river honey I call out your name I call out your name I call out your name
river, cried, broke, honey, name