I'm a going down down down to the river   And there ain't nobody gonna have to hold my hand   I'm a going down down down to the river   Gonna bury my troubles in the river bottom sand      You said goodbye to me this morning and slowly walked out of my life   I don't know how I'll live without you I only know I've gotta try      I'm a going down down down to the river   And there ain't nobody gonna have to hold my hand   I'm a going down down down to the river   Gonna bury my troubles in the river bottom sand      The telephone has started ringing friends call to see if it is true   I don't know words to say it's over I only know that I love you      I'm a going down down down to the river   And there ain't nobody gonna have to hold my hand   I'm a going down down down to the river   Gonna bury my troubles in the river bottom sand