Nothing much to do here but listen to the sound
 Of a train I'll never catch passin' me by
 Of the muddy water drinkin' the tears that I cry

 So I heard you're comin' back with somebody else
 Well, if I had the time, if I had a little help
 Every bridge in Dickson County would be burning down tonight
 Every bridge in Dickson County would be burning down tonight

 I have to think of something, I just have to find a way
 Before you cross that river, before I see your face
 'Cause I can see your headlights and I can feel the pain
 And nothing's gonna save me if I see you again

 But if I could use this torch I carry to put it all to rights
 I'd be baptized in the ashes come the morning light
 And every bridge in Dickson County would be burning down tonight
 Every bridge in Dickson County would be burning down tonight

 I'd pay the price, I'd take the blame
 If I could see it go up in flames

 And if I could use this torch I carry to put it all to rights
 Every bridge in Dickson County would be burning down tonight
 Dickson County