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 mylife I don't know how I'll live without you I only know I've gottatry 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 The telephone has started ringing friends call to see if it istrue I don't know words to say it's over I only know that I love you 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