Bring me down, down by the river Where the poor like me belong ‘Cause all your words have failed to deliver Baby, but you can’t prove me wrong, hey!
All wrapped up in handsome clothes Spit-shined like her shoes I’ll rest in the grave I chose But I’m never gonna be your fool
Don’t need faith ’cause I don’t have money And the two are best of friends So won’t you please stay away from me, honey And I’ll hold down my end
Bring me down, down by the river Where the poor like me belong ‘Cause all your words have failed to deliver Baby, but you can’t prove me wrong
Lowered down with sailors’ ropes And flowers by my side Find the tears inside you To thank God you’re still alive
Sing your songs and say your prayers And bide your heavy heart When one road ends, you can be damn certain Other roads will start
Bring me down, down by the river Where the poor like me belong ‘Cause all your words have failed to deliver Baby, but you can’t prove me, but you can’t prove me
Bring me down, down by the river Where the poor like me belong ‘Cause all your words have failed to deliver Baby, but you can’t prove me wrong
Will this hole save my soul?
Bring me down, down by the river Where the poor like me belong You know your words have failed to deliver Baby, but you can’t prove me, but you can’t prove me
Bring me down, down by the river Where the poor like me belong You know your words have failed to deliver Baby, but you can’t prove me, but you can’t prove me But you can’t prove me wrong