I took my baby out and bought her a ring
Man, we planned a wedding come spring
Staring right into the eyes of my dreams
Hand in hand, down on one knee.

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Down by the Riverside
Down by the Riverside
Told me she would be my bride
Down by the Riverside.

She said yes as I held her tight
We made love in the broad daylight
Now, I know why the old folks say
Get too close and you'll be swept away.

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Down by the Riverside
Down by the Riverside
Don't take much when the waters to high
Down by the Riverside.
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Spring came and turned by baby's head around
Rains fell and now I feel like I might drown
Under the weight of this fools crown.

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There's a tree down by the Riverside
Once it held it's head up high
We carved our vows deep in its side
Now faithless love makes that willow cry.

Chorus:
Down by the Riverside
Down by the Riverside
Love been bound to be denide
Down by the Riverside.

Down by the Riverside.

Her love turned out to be a lie.

Down by the Riverside...

Songwriter(s): Richard BelmontPowell Jr
Copyright: Universal Music - Careers
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