Bottom of the River Lyrics

Hold my hand
Ooh, baby, its a long way down to the bottom of the river
Hold my hand,
Ooh, baby, its a long way down, a long way downIf you get sleep or if you get none
The cops gonna call in the morning, baby
Check the cupboard for your daddys gun
Red sun rises like an early warning
The Lords gonna come for your first born son
His hairs on fire and his heart is burning
Go to the river where the water runs
Wash him deep where the tides are turningAnd if you fall, and if you fallHold my hand
Ooh, baby, its a long way down to the bottom of the river
Hold my hand,
Ooh, baby, its a long way down, a long way downThe wolves will chase you by the pale moonlight
Drunk and driven by a devils hunger
Drive your son like a railroad spike
Into the water, let it pull him under
Dont you lift him, let him drown alive

The good Lord speaks like a rolling thunder
Let that fever make the water rise
And let the river run dryAnd I saidHold my hand
Ooh, baby, its a long way down to the bottom of the river
Hold my hand,
Ooh baby, it's a long way down, a long way down
Hold my hand,
Ooh baby it's a long way, a long long long way
Hold my hand,
Ooh baby it's a long way down, a long way down.