You left me baby a year ago

But I still love you, I'm mourning low

Lord I'm blue and so down hearted

That lonesome old river's my home

I bought you diamonds, fine clothes to wear

Spent all of my money but you don't care

Lord I'm blue and so down hearted

That lonesome old river's my home

It's stormy weather, the sun won't shine

If you don't love me stay out of my mind

Lord I'm blue and so down hearted

That lonesome old river's my home

It makes no difference where I may roam

I'll always love you, honey, come back home

Lord I'm blue and so down hearted

That lonesome old river's my home

Going down to the river, honey don't you weep

Going to drown my troubles where it's cold and deep

Lord I'm blue and so down hearted

That lonesome old river's my home