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Going to the River Lyrics by Robbie Robertson

Goin’ Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino

2007

Well I'm goin' to the river
Gonna jump overboard and drown
I'm goin' to the river
Gonna jump overboard and drown
'Cause that gal I love
She just left town

When she left me
I bowed my head and cried
When she left me
Bowed my head and cried
I never thought that I
Would be the one to cry

Then the fat man sing
Wah wah wah wah wah wah wah
Wah wah wah wah wha wah wah

Well If you see my mama
Tell her good-bye for me
I you see my mama
Tell her good-bye for me
But I'm tired of livin'
Livin' in misery, yeah

Well I'm goin' to the river
Gonna jump overboard and drown
I'm goin' to the river
Gonna jump overboard and drown
'Cause that gal I love
She just left town

Well I miss my baby
When that church bell rings (ohh)
Well I miss my baby
When that church bell rings (yeah)
But I know it ain't over
'Til the fat man sings
Domino

I got
Wah wah, wah wah wah
Wah wah, wah wah wah wah wah

I said bye bye baby
Said fare thee well
I said bye bye baby
Fare thee well
Well I'll see you in heaven
But I'll meet you in hell
Yeah

About “Going to the River” by Robbie Robertson

Read the complete lyrics to "Going to the River" by Robbie Robertson from the album "Goin’ Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino" in 2007. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Canada, Cover, Pop.

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"Going to the River" is credited to Robbie Robertson. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Going to the River" appears on "Goin’ Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino" in 2007.

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