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 my life I don't know how I'll live without you I only know I've gotta try 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 is true 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