Jerry Rasmussen 1980
Down around the bend by the railroad bridge ,
Just wading through the shallows where the crayfish live .
Over by the cotton mill the catfish bite ;
They’ll be swimming in a skillet before tonight .
Chorus:
Living on the river was nice and easy ;
People on the river just take their time .
The wind in the summer was warm and breezy;
The wind in the winter it cut like ice .
Off down the hill on a winter’s night ,
To go skating on the river in the cold moonlight .
There’s an old woodstove and a hardwood floor;
And you can sit and take it easy while your feet get warm.
Down around the bend where the blackbird sings,
Over by the fountain there’s a crystal spring .
Back in the shallows where the watercress grows,
Sweet spring water runs clear and cold .
Up in the morning at four o ‘ clock;
Meet you on the landing at Johnson’s dock .
Drifting on the river ‘till the sun comes up ,
Drinking hot, black coffee from an old tin cup .