Deep river! Deep river!

Mississippi River, so deep and wide;

My heart is breakin' as I watch the evenin'tide,

Because I'm over here; my man is on the other side.



If I had the means,

I'd go to New Orleans,

But right at this time I ain't got a dime to spare.



Deep river! Deep river!

When I feel weary I come to you,

I come and see, the side he went,

I'm feelin' blue;

'Cause you're the only one that I can tell my troubles to.



At the break of day,

You'll find me gone away,

There's no one to care or wanna know where I'm gone.



Deep river blues!

I can't refuse

Your sweet melody,

I'll always be

By your side when evenin'tide comes 'long!



Deep river! Deep river!

When I sleep beside you, I never fear;

You'll always be, you need to be

A friend so dear,

And if you see my man, please tell him that it's lonesome here!



If I get the blues,

Then I'll take off my shoes,

I'll look to the Lord and jump overboard and drown.