Rusty old river, rusty old boat This rusty old love won't keep us afloat Rusty chains, won't take the strain But they've got me by the throat I'm gonna put my cards on the table One-eyed jacks are wild I'm gonna take you in my arms and squeeze you tight To see you eye to eye Take it smooth, take it rough, I've had enough of this lukewarm stuff I want to see the tears running down your face I want to see you cry when I say - goodbye Rusty old river, rusty old boat It's so sad just to look at you both I remember the day we met The rain came down, our hair was wet And your hands they felt so cold I'm gonna put my cards on the table One-eyed jacks are wild I'm gonna take you in my arms and squeeze you tight To see you eye to eye Take it smooth, take it rough, I've had enough of this lukewarm stuff I want to see the tears running down your face I want to see you cry when I say - goodbye Rusty old river Rusty old river Rusty old river Rusty, Rusty, Rusty, Rusty