Went to the river and I turned around
Because I didn't want to
Drown, drown, drown

(CHORUS)
Whoa, oh, no, no
Yes, the water was cold
And it didn't satisfy my soul

Well, I went to the river once before
But no, no, no
I won't do that no more

(CHORUS)
You can tell my mama and my wife
I changed my mind
I'm not gonna change my life

(CHORUS)
Went to the river and I turned around
Because I didn't want to
Drown, drown, drown

Whoa, oh, no, no
Because the water was cold
And it didn't satisfy my soul