You're just a lonely little river, But I have heard somebody say That someday you may Squeeze my home away. So roll along you lonely river And find your way to the sea, I don't bother you, Don't you bother me! You keep goin' your way, I'll keep goin' my way, River, stay 'way from my door!
I just got a cabin, You don't need a cabin, River, stay 'way from my door! Don't come up any higher, I'm so all alone. Leave my bed and my fire, That's all I'll ever own! I ain't breakin' your heart, Don't start breakin' my heart, River, stay 'way from my door!