There is a black river 

It passes by my window 

And late at night 

All dolled up like Christ 

I walk the water 

Between the piers 



Singing 

Oh 

River of sorrow 

River of time, river 

River of sorrow 

Don't swallow this time 



For we all know the baby has expired 

Long ago she was pulled from the mire 

And no precious liar or well-wisher 

Can return the love that was stolen 



Oh 

River of sorrow 

River of time, river 

River of sorrow 

Don't swallow this time 



Can you see the light 

At the end of the dark passageway 

Take me wit you towads this light 

Into the darkness passing over the faces in the river 

Hear me! 

I'm whispering in your ear! 



Oh 

River of sorrow 

Oh, river of time 

River of sorrow 

Don't swallow this time 



Oh 

River of sorrow 

Oh, river of time 

River of sorrow 

Don't swallow this time