Climbing under a barbed wire fence
By the railroad ties
Climbing over the old stone wall
I am bound for the riversideWell, I go to the river to soothe my mind
Ponder over the crazy days of my life
Just sit and watch the river flowFind a place on the riverbank
Where the green rushes grow
See the wind in the willow tree
In branches hanging lowWell, I go to the river to soothe my mind
To ponder over the crazy days in my life
Watch the river flowEase my mind and soul
Where I goWell, I will go to the river from time to time
Wander over these crazy days in my mind
Watch the river flowWhere the willow branches grow
By the cool rolling waters
Moving gracefully and slowOoh, child it's love, it's lovely
Let the river take it all awayThe mad pace, the hurry, the hurry
The troubles, the worries, the worries
Just let the river take them all away
Flow away, flow away