I'm a going down down down to the river

And there ain't nobody gonna have to hold my hand

I'm a going down down down to the river

Gonna bury my troubles in the river bottom sand



You said goodbye to me this morning and slowly walked out of my life

I don't know how I'll live without you I only know I've gotta try

I'm a going down down down...

[ steel ]

The telephone has started ringing friends call to see if it is true

I don't know words to say it's over I only know that I love you

I'm a going down down down...