[1] Let it rain [1dim⁷] let it pour [1] let it rain a [4] whole lot more
'Cause [1] I got them deep river [5] blues
[1] Let the rain [1dim⁷] drive right on [1] let the wave [4] sweep along
'Cause [1] I got them [5] deep river [1] blues

My old girl is a good old pal and she looks like a waterfowl
When I get them deep river blues
There ain't no one to cry for me and the fish all go out on a spree
When I get them deep river blues

Give me back my old boat I'm gonna sail if she'll float
'Cause I got them deep river blues
I'm goin' back to Muscle Shoals times are better there I'm told
'Cause I got them deep river blues

If my boat sinks with me I'll go down don't you see
'Cause I got them deep river blues
Now I'm gonna say goodbye and if I sink just let me die
'Cause I got them deep river blues