I have tried to find my way   To make it through to a better day   I have cried a mighty song   But in the morning everything was gone      So come on water, sweet water, wash me down   So come on water, sweet water, wash me down      I have tried so many times   To put out the devil's fire   But every time I sit down to pray   The devil's charm pulls me away      So come on water, sweet water, wash me down   Come on water, sweet water, wash me down      Up in heaven, they know the rule   You?ve got to get down to the bathing pool   Everybody, you?ve got to get in line   Down at the river, we?re doing fine      With the water, sweet water, wash me down   Come on water, sweet water, wash me down      Now I?m ready, it?s my time   If I give a nickel, I might get a dime   Only the water can help me now   I?ll find glory somewhere, somehow      With the water, sweet water, wash me down   Come on water, sweet water, wash me down      Tried my hand at the Bible   Tried my hand at prayer   But now nothing but the water   Is gonna bring my soul to bare      I tried my hand at the Bible   Tried my hand at prayer   But now nothing but the water   Is gonna bring my soul to bare      I tried my hand at the Bible   Tried my hand at prayer   But now nothing but the water   Is gonna bring my soul to bare      I tried my hand at the Bible   Tried my hand at prayer