You say the clouds will make you cry, I can't say The sun is in my eyes and I can't see a thing today You ask me what the future holds, I don't know The wind is in my ears and I can't hear you And I'm gone, gone down river I'm gone to see the sea Well I'm gone, gone tomorrow Child of sorrow, don't weep for me You ask me just to stay with you, I can't stay Find another man to come and drive your dreams away You say you'd like to sing my song, sing along We've got a short time here, such a long time gone And I'm gone, gone down river I'm gone to see the sea Well, I'm gone, gone forever Gone tomorrow, hero today