Run, little crooked river run Down the mountain side From whence you've come Never turn around To look behind me Travel safely, swiftly Through the pine trees Run, little crooked river run. ... Flow, little crooked river flow Nevermind wich way the wind will blow And keep a steady pace about your course Overtake each path but not use forth Flow, little crooked river flow. ... Rush, little crooked river rush Inbetween the little elms and through the brush Carry sticks and twigs upon your back Tumble, turn and fall but loose not track. Rush, little crooked river rush. ... Wind, little crooked river wind Wind into the open sea you find And admire your arival in the clear air Do take time to breathe it when you get there Wind, little crooked river wind.