Lyrics:
I took my baby out and bought her a ringMan, we planned a wedding come springStaring right into the eyes of my dreamsHand in hand, down on one knee(chorus)Down by the riversideDown by the riversideTold me she would be my brideDown by the riversideShe said yes as I held her tightWe made love in the broad daylightNow I know why the old folks sayGet too close and you'll get swept away(chorus)Spring came and turned my baby's head aroundRains fell and now I feel like I might drownUnder the weight of this fool's crownThere's a tree down by the riversideOnce it held it's head up highWe carved our vows deep in it's sideNow faithless love makes that willow cry(chorus)Her love turned out to be a lie