I hear her calling like a voice inside
She runs right through me never leaves my side
There's ten more miles 'til that county line
Spanish boats and rusty railroad ties
Oh, oh, Black River
Oh
Oh, Black River
Your son's come home
It's been a long year, been a long, long time
Since I seen my roots and had some peace of mind
So mother never came to me
I found salvation through a river queen
Oh, oh, Black River
Oh
Oh, Black River
Your son's come home
Ever since I was a child I've tried
To find some truth to find some reason why
She takes my troubles every tear I've cried
She's been a mother to this orphan child
Oh, oh, Black River
Oh
Oh, Black River
Your son's come home
Your son's come home
Your son's come home
Your son's come home