i've lived a life full of sorrow
with no where to run or to hide
happiness you'll see is borrowed
all i want is you by my side
gentle river take me away
to the time of happier days
all i need is love and company
gentle river bring him back to me
you can spend all your time a'cryin
listen here i don't need your sympathy
cause i've made my life to live it
all i need is you here with me. gentle river bring em' back to me