A7 D River, you heard my first cry as a baby G A D And, like my Mom, you sang me lullabies G A You knew my fishing pole D G When I was eight years old D A7 D And, river, you never told me lies A G D (chorus) River, I can see you from my window G A D Your muddy water makes me feel alone G A River, you keep flowing D G Like you know just where you're going D A7 D But, river, will you ever take me home River, I'm not proud of what I've done Somehow my fishing pole became a gun Through these prison bars I see That you're still running free But, river, I've got no place to run (repeat chorus 2x)