Melody -
I'm gonna lay down my heavy load
|: Down by the riverside :|
Down by the riverside
I'm gonna lay down my heavy load
Down by the riverside I ain't gonna study war no more
|: Down by the riverside :|
Down by the riverside
I ain't gonna study war no more
Down by the riverside I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield
|: Down by the riverside :|
Down by the riverside
I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield
Down by the riverside
I'm gonna lay down my travelin' shoes
|: Down by the riverside :|
Down by the riverside
I'm gonna lay down my travelin' shoes
Down by the riverside I'm gonna lay down my gun and belt
|: Down by the riverside :|
Down by the riverside
I'm gonna lay down my gun and belt
Down by the riverside I'm gonna put on my long white robe
|: Down by the riverside :|
Down by the riverside
I'm gonna put on my long white robe
Down by the riverside
I'm gonna put on my starry crown
|: Down by the riverside :|
Down by the riverside
I'm gonna put on my starry crown
Down by the riverside