River of Sorrow lyrics

There is a black river

It passes by my window

Oh late at night, all dolled up like Christ

I walk the water between the piers

Singing

Oh, River of Sorrow

River of Time

River of Sorrow

Don't swallow this time

For we all know the baby has expired

Long ago she was pulled from the mire

And no precious liar or well-wisher

can return the love that was stolen1

Singing

Oh, River of Sorrow

River of Time

River of Sorrow

Don't swallow this time

Can you see the light at the end of the dark passageway?

Take me with you towards this light...

into the darkness ... passing over the faces in the river...

Hear me! I'm whispering in your ear!

Take me with you.2

Singing

Oh, River of Sorrow

River of Time

River of Sorrow

Don't swallow this time

1. sung "can return the love, the love stolen"2. this line is not sung