Down along the riverside I looked across the water deep and wide There I saw a fire burn A line of flames, no matter where you'd turn Well, somethin' told me I should wait To cross right now, I'd meet my awful fate If I stay and heed its call Well, either way I'd go, I'd risk it all Go on, and face the fiery flames Stay still, and gamble just the same I won't stop I won't turn back until I'm satisfied ♪ Willow branches overhead Above the risin' current, full of dread A chilly wind begins to moan The chance to keep from choosin' now has flown The clock is runnin' out of time And everythin' I got is on the line I keep a-searchin' for an easy trail But everywhere I look, I'm doomed to fail Go on, and face the fiery flames Stay still, and gamble just the same I won't stop I won't turn back until I'm satisfied ♪ Go on, and face the fiery flames Stay still, and gamble just the same I won't stop I won't turn back until I'm satisfied