Paddlin' down the michigan Catchin' all the fish i can Breathin' holy air in my canoe Groovin' down superior Takin' taboos easier Talkin' with the lord in my canoe Send me no pillows i can dream on I've seen all the nightmares i can bear to see Gotta find the river to your kingdom in my canoe Many moons on erie lake Not a bottle of beer to break
Heaven knows i try best i can do Maybe lake ontario Gonna take me where i hope Got to find the lord in my canoe Paddlin' down the michigan Catchin' all the fish i can Breathin' holy air in my canoe Send me no willows i can weep on I've done all the crying i can bear to do Lookin' for the tributary to your kingdom In my canoe.