I'm goin down to the river and drown myself, well I'm goin down to the river and drown myself Oh babe, oh I'm goin down yes and turn myself in, Cause my baby's lovin someone else Now you know why I'm goin down to the river and drown Myself I'm sick and tired of this misery down in my heart, Way down in my heart I'm sick and tired of this misery down in my heart, oh Lord Well I'm sick and tired of this misery, lord have Mercy, have mercy on me I'm sick and tired of this misery down in my heart So goodbye baby ( bye baby ) well I got to go, so Please dont cry, cause its too late to cry Bye bye baby well I got to go, so please dont cry, Oh no Oh bye bye baby, I've got to go, thats why I called You, just to let you know I'm goin down to the river and drown myself