Key: G
Introduction: G D G C G
G D G C
............down, down, down to the river
G D
And there ain't nobody gonna have to hold my hand
N.C.
G D G C
............down, down, down to the river
G D G
Gonna bury my troubles in the river bottom sand
verse 1
G D D7 G
You said goodbye to me this morning and slowly walked out of my life
G G7 C D7 G
I don't know how I'll live without you I only know I've gotta try
N.C.
G D G C
............down, down, down to the river
G D
And there ain't nobody gonna have to hold my hand
N.C.
G D G C
............down, down, down to the river
G D G
Gonna bury my troubles in the river bottom sand
Instrumental
G D G
verse 2
G D D7 G
The telephone has started ringing friends call to see if it is true
G G7 C D7 G
I don't know words to say it's over I only know that I love you
N.C.
G D G C
............down, down, down to the river
G D
And there ain't nobody gonna have to hold my hand
N.C.
G D G C
............down, down, down to the river
G D G
Gonna bury my troubles in the river bottom sand