The River

Down by the river

That's where I broke down and cried

Down by the river

That's 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, as deep as all my pain"

Down by the river, honey

I call out your name

Ahead down to the river

That's where I broke down and cried

Ahead down to the river

That's where I lay down and died

Going down to the river

Heartaches soaked in wine

Just lookin' for redemption

For that wanderin' soul of mine

Water runs so deep, as deep as all my pain

Down by the river

I still see your face

I said, sometimes around midnight

They'd come knocking at my door

I said, sometimes around midnight

Hellhounds found what they're looking for

Well, those flashing lights told me

Shouldn't 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 river's the only witness

The only one who knows

And the wind whispers her name

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

I call out your name

I call out your name

Good evening, New York City