Bouncing of the bottom, Lord Drowning in despair Used to think there was no satisfaction anywhere Now I’m walking everyday big smile on my face Everybody’s asking me where I found the state of grace
Say, where you’ve been? Down by the river Are you going again? Down by the river What you’re gonna do then? Down by the river Get on my knees and pray Gonna talk it out Down by the river What’s it all about? Down by the river Not a shadow of doubt Down by the river Thank you Lord, I’m saved
Everyone around the world No matter who they be Men and women, boys and girls Sinners just like me Rich, poor and hypocrites all benefit the same Make a trip, take the dip Brother, you’ll be glad you came
Say, where you’ve been? Down by the river Are you going again? Down by the river What you’re gonna do then? Down by the river Get on my knees and pray Gonna talk it out Down by the river That’s what’s it all about Down by the river Not a shadow of doubt Down by the river Thank you Lord, I’m saved
You may have a high or low opinion of yourself But either way don’t think that you’re above nobody else, well, well There’s all kinds of right and wrong we’re all going do Keep in mind there comes a time there will be asked of you
Say, where you’ve been? Down by the river Are you going again? Down by the river What you’re gonna do then? Down by the river Get on my knees and pray Gonna talk it out Down by the river That’s what’s it all about Down by the river Not one shadow of doubt Down by the river Thank you Lord, I’m saved
Say, where you’ve been? Down by the river Are you going again? Down by the river What you’re gonna do then? Down by the river Get on my knees and pray Gonna talk it out Down by the river That’s what’s it all about Down by the river Not one shadow of doubt Down by the river Thank you Lord, I’m saved