Bring me down, down by the river Where the poor like me belong 'Cause all your words have failed to deliver, baby But you can't prove me wrong Hey! All wrapped up in handsome clothes Spit-shined like her shoes I'll rest in the grave I chose But I'm never gonna be your fool Don't need faith 'cause I don't have money And the two are best of friends So won't you please stay away from me, honey And I'll hold down my end Bring me down, down by the river Where the poor like me belong 'Cause all your words have failed to deliver, baby But you can't prove me wrong Lowered down with sailors' ropes And flowers by my side Find the tears inside you To thank God you're still alive Sing your songs and say your prayers And bide your heavy heart When one road ends, you can be damn certain Other roads will start Bring me down, down by the river Where the poor like me belong 'Cause all your words have failed to deliver, baby But you can't prove me But you can't prove me Bring me down, down by the river Where the poor like me belong 'Cause all your words have failed to deliver, baby But you can't prove me wrong Will this hole save my soul? Bring me down, down by the river Where the poor like me belong And all your words have failed to deliver, baby But you can't prove me But you can't prove me Bring me down, down by the river Where the poor like me belong And all your words have failed to deliver, baby But you can't prove me But you can't prove me But you can't prove me wrong