[Verse 1]
I said to the river running thru my heart
You got a long way to go until the waters part
Come the clouds rollin’ in and all the people hide
They say run run baby to the sunnyside

[Verse 2]
I said to the preacher standing at my door
Why you chasin’ a rainbow when you got a star
He said you’re gonna be sorry if you open that lid
I said it’s too late Daddy, I already did

[Chorus]
Oh, oh, don’t wait up for me
Oh, oh, 'cause you ain’t gonna like what you see
No no no

Don't wait up
Don't wait up

[Verse 3]
I looked at the clock and it was quarter to twelve
I started counting the minutes to the freedom bell
I said the midnight hour is gonna take me home
And today’s sorrow will be here no more
[Chorus]