Just sitting down by the riverside,
Spreading my arms to the open wide.
Now I am free and the world's at my feet
I can close my eyes.
Oh Lord, keep me warm, keep me satisfied
Please keep me calm, keep me pacified
Now I'm content and my life is complete
I can close my eyes
Sitting by the riverside with you.
I love sitting down by the riverside
Watching the water go flowing by
Oh, golly gee, it is heaven to be
Like a willow tree
Spend my time just drinking wine while
looking at the view