That old river pass by
Been there all of my life
Don’t know where it’s from or goes
But it never once run dry

That old river never change
In the sun or in the rain
Work its way through every day
And I hope that I can hear it in my grave

When I’m old
Ready to die
Can I give my Old Lady
One last kiss goodbye
That’s if the river don’t mind

That old river run deep
And its melody is sweet
Singing songs every afternoon
Seems everyone knows the tune

When I’m old
Ready to die
Can I give my Old Lady
One last kiss goodbye
That’s if the river don’t mind

That old river winds its own way
That old river winding on
That old river winds its own way into the heart
Of everyone it come upon

That old river passing by
Never stopped to wonder why
Don’t know where its from or goes
But feel it down deep within my bones

When I’m old
Ready to die
Can I give my Old Lady
One last kiss goodbye
That’s if the river don’t mind