I have tried to find my way
To make it through to a better day
I have cried a mighty song
But in the morning everything was goneSo come on water, sweet water, wash me down
So come on water, sweet water, wash me downI have tried so many times
To put out the devil's fire
But every time I sit down to pray
The devil's charm pulls me awaySo come on water, sweet water, wash me down
Come on water, sweet water, wash me downUp in heaven, they know the rule
Youve got to get down to the bathing pool
Everybody, youve got to get in line
Down at the river, were doing fineWith the water, sweet water, wash me down
Come on water, sweet water, wash me downNow Im ready, its my time
If I give a nickel, I might get a dime
Only the water can help me now
Ill find glory somewhere, somehowWith the water, sweet water, wash me down
Come on water, sweet water, wash me downTried my hand at the Bible
Tried my hand at prayer
But now nothing but the water
Is gonna bring my soul to bareI tried my hand at the Bible
Tried my hand at prayer
But now nothing but the water
Is gonna bring my soul to bareI tried my hand at the Bible
Tried my hand at prayer
But now nothing but the water
Is gonna bring my soul to bareI tried my hand at the Bible
Tried my hand at prayer