When I close my eyes she is sitting there.
Deep blue denim, sun-kissed hair
Feet dangling from the dock, calling me by name.
Well before we knew it we was jumping in
Way deeper than we've ever been.
Then making our way to a sweet spot under the shade.

And every time I go down on the river.
And watch those ripples wash away,
I can't help but curse September
For stealing her away.
Cause the memories just don't fade
Like those long summer days. (oh yeah)

Yeah we were laying the low,
The moon was getting high.
Yankee Doodle Dandy and American Pie.
I was stoking the fire and the heat was coming on strong.
Yeah we were popping tops and telling tales.
Strumming my guitar, Lord it never fails.
We were there all night, but it didn't take long.

Every time I go down on the river.
And watch those ripples wash away,
Well I can't help but curse September
For stealing her away.
Cause the memories just don't fade
Like those long summer days.

I can't rewind the days I know.
But if I could that's where I'd go.

Every time I go down on the river.
And watch those ripples wash away,
I can't help but curse September
For stealing her away.
The memories just don't fade
Like those long summer days.
Like those long, long summer days.

Yeah we were laying low
The moon was getting high.
Long, long summer days.