[Verse 1]
I've loved a river like you before
I'm the one to blame
He washed away my cleverness
And hallowed out my name
I've loved a river like you before
The deep and thundering kind
He rushed into my belly and
Clouded over my eyes

[Chorus]
If you wanted to be happy, which I somehow doubt
I could swallow your river if you opened your mouth

[Verse 2]
I've loved a river like you before
You can't scare me away
I've tamed the moss up on the rocks
And molded the red clay

[Chorus]
If you wanted to be happy, which would be a surprise
I could swallow your sorrow if you opened your eyes

[Verse 3]
I've loved a river like you before
I'm a river too
So you can run into me
And I'll run into you
[Chorus]
If you wanted to be happy, which I somehow doubt
I could swallow your river if you opened your mouth

[Outro]
I've loved a river like you before
If only I were wise
I never learned to turn and run
When I saw the water rise