I took my baby out and bought her a ring

Man, we planned a wedding come spring

Staring right into the eyes of my dreams

Hand in hand, down on one knee



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Down by the riverside

Down by the riverside

Told me she would be my bride

Down by the riverside



She said yes as I held her tight

We made love in the broad daylight

Now I know why the old folks say

Get too close and you'll get swept away



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Spring came and turned my baby's head around

Rains fell and now I feel like I might drown

Under the weight of this fool's crown



There's a tree down by the riverside

Once it held it's head up high

We carved our vows deep in it's side

Now faithless love makes that willow cry





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Her love turned out to be a lie