down by the river

bring me down

down by the river

where the poor like me belong

'cause all your words have failed to deliver

baby

but you can't prove me wrong

hey!

all wrapped up in handsome clothes

spit-shined like her shoes

i'll rest in the grave i chose

but i'm never gonna be your fool

don't need faith 'cause i don't have money

and the two are best of friends

so won't you please stay away from me

honey

and i'll hold down my end

bring me down

down by the river

where the poor like me belong

'cause all your words have failed to deliver

baby

but you can't prove me wrong

lowered down with sailors' ropes

and flowers by my side

find the tears inside you

to thank god you're still alive

sing your songs and say your prayers

and bide your heavy heart

when one road ends

you can be damn certain

other roads will start

bring me down

down by the river

where the poor like me belong

'cause all your words have failed to deliver

baby

but you can't prove me

but you can't prove me

bring me down

down by the river

where the poor like me belong

'cause all your words have failed to deliver

baby

but you can't prove me wrong

will this hole save my soul?

bring me down

down by the river

where the poor like me belong

you know your words have failed to deliver

baby

but you can't prove me

but you can't prove me

bring me down

down by the river

where the poor like me belong

you know your words have failed to deliver

baby

but you can't prove me

but you can't prove me

but you can't prove me wrong