Walked in the bar Tryin' to have a good time The place was crowded But feelin' alright The band was jumpin' The people all alive Singin' songs about ol' times Grand river of fire Their taken lives are frightened Masses runnin' and cryin' An escape so dire Sorrow through flames Woken up, the phone was singin' An ember night, screams ringin' The doctor called He told me "sir Your daughter sir She won't be coming home" Grand river of fire Their taken lives are frightened Masses runnin' and cryin' An escape so dire Ran out of the bar Just tryin' to stay alive The place was crowded People burning alive Held my woman's hand Told her it'll be alright Grand river of fire Their taken lives are frightened Masses runnin' and cryin' An escape so dire Sorrow through flames Grand river of fire Grand river of fire Grand river of fire Grand river of fire