Intro: N.C. I'm a 'going ............down, down, down to the river And there ain't nobody gonna have to hold my hand N.C. I'm a 'going ............down, down, down to the river Gonna bury my troubles in the river bottom sand verse 1 You said goodbye to me this morning and slowly walked out of my life I don't know how I'll live without you I only know I've gotta try N.C. I'm a 'going ............down, down, down to the river And there ain't nobody gonna have to hold my hand N.C. I'm a 'going ............down, down, down to the river Gonna bury my troubles in the river bottom sand Instrumental verse 2 The telephone has started ringing friends call to see if it is true I don't know words to say it's over I only know that I love you N.C. I'm a 'going ............down, down, down to the river And there ain't nobody gonna have to hold my hand N.C. I'm a 'going ............down, down, down to the river Gonna bury my troubles in the river bottom sand