Well I met my little brown-eyed gal   Down by the riverside   Down by the riverside   Down by the riverside   Well I met my little brown-eyed gal   Down by the riverside   Down by the riverside   Well I asked her for a little kiss   Down by the riverside   Down by the riverside   Down by the riverside   Well I asked her for a little kiss   Down by the riverside   Down by the riverside   I said have patience little man   But I'm sure you'll understand   I hardly know your name   You said if I can have my way   Maybe some sweet day   Your name and my will be the same   Well I wed that little brown-eyed gal   Down by the riverside   Down by the riverside   Down by the riverside   Well I wed that little brown-eyed gal   Down by the riverside   Down by the riverside