Well I'm standing all alone by the river of my home Thinking about the days I've left behind All the years I roamed not a nickel can I show And the river helps to ease my worried mind Well the river run all night, lord, the river runs all day I can't run no more cause I'm here to stay I had an eye for trouble and I've lived a life of pain I sit back and let that water heal my brain I'm letting go of all my troubles I think I'll be right here to stay Well the water keeps a churning while my poor heart is burning Muddy water take my pain away ♪ Well one thing I want to know, lord, is where we people go When everything comes crashing to the ground Meet me at the creek grab a beer and tap your feet See that muddy water flowing down I'm letting go of all my troubles I think I'll be right here to stay Well the water keeps a churning while my poor heart is burning Muddy water take my pain away ♪ Well I'm standing all alone by the river of my home Thinking about the days I've left behind All the years I roamed not a nickel can I show And the river helps to ease my worried mind I'm letting go of all my troubles I think I'll be right here to stay Well the water keeps a churning while my poor heart is burning Muddy water take my pain away Muddy water take my pain away