Well I’m standing all alone by the river of my home
Thinking about the days I’ve left behind
All the years I roamed not a nickel can I show
And the river helps to ease my worried mind

Well the river run all night, lord, the river runs all day
I can’t run no more cause I’m here to stay
I had an eye for trouble and I’ve lived a life of pain
I sit back and let that water heal my brain

I’m letting go of all my troubles
I think I’ll be right here to stay
Well the water keeps a churning while my poor heart is burning
Muddy water take my pain away

Well one thing I want to know, lord, is where we people go
When everything comes crashing to the ground
Meet me at the creek grab a beer and tap your feet
See that muddy water flowing down

I’m letting go of all my troubles
I think I’ll be right here to stay
Well the water keeps a churning while my poor heart is burning
Muddy water take my pain away

Well I’m standing all alone by the river of my home
Thinking about the days I’ve left behind
All the years I roamed not a nickel can I show
And the river helps to ease my worried mind

I’m letting go of all my troubles
I think I’ll be right here to stay
Well the water keeps a churning while my poor heart is burning
Muddy water take my pain away
Muddy water take my pain away