Yes, it's cold by the river where you lay In this godless place, I kneel down and I pray God help us through the night God help us through the night Your voice would fill the night I think of yesterday, I wanna hold you Your worn out hands don't touch me now Your words don't mean anything God help us through the night God help us through the night This foolish night in your golden arms I wanna cry, cry I want you to hold me Devil comes, slips through the dark night 'Cause it's cold by the river where you lay