Yes it's cold by the river where you lay In this godless place I kneel down and I pray God help us through the night God help us through the night Your voice would fill the night I think of yesterday I want to hold you Your worn out hands don't touch me now Here where it's stormy but nothing God help us through the night God help us through the night Through this foolish night In your golden arms I want to cry I want you to hold me It'll come Slips through the cold night 'Cause it's cold by the river where you lay God help us through the night God help us through the night Through this foolish night In your golden arms I want to cry Yes it's cold by the river where you lay