Lyrics

[Verse 1] Right through the middle of my hometown Runs a river I used as my playground Skipping flat rocks and catfish fishing Supper time, mama knew if I was missing I was down by the river, down by river Down by the river, down by the river [Verse 2] With the first drag off of a lucky strike Was a taste of freedom rolled up tight Daddy's six pack turned into five When he caught me there was nowhere to hide Down by the river, down by river Down by the river, down by the river [Chorus] Katie was the match to my gasoline And we fell on the banks like Adam and Eve The preacher man washed my sins downstream The water was muddy but my soul was clean Down by the river [Verse 3] Well, I went and grew up and I moved away I met a girl, bought a house Now I spend my days working like crazy Running like hell, have to go back home to find myself Down by the river, down by the river [Chorus] Katie was the match to my gasoline And we fell on the banks like Adam and Eve The preacher man washed my sins downstream The water was muddy but my soul was clean When I die, raise your glasses Drinks on me, just spread my ashes [Outro] Down by the river, down by the river Down by the river, down by the river Down by the river, down by the river Down by the river, down by the river Down by the river