Lord, won't you tell me why the river ran dry?
Please, Lord, tell me, won't you just say why?
Used to catch catfish right over there
Right over there 'fore the river ran bare
Won't you tell me why?
Luck is not my friend
Went to church sometimes
Tried hard not to sin
Lord, won't you tell me why the river ran dry?
Please Lord tell me, won't you just say why?
Lord, won't you tell me why my baby had to go?
Please, Lord, tell me, won't you let me know?
Used to say she loved me every night and everyday
Why'd she have to pack it up and move away?
Won't you tell me why?
She just got annoyed
I had to quit my job
Temporarily unemployed
Lord, won't you tell me why my baby had to go?
Please, Lord, tell me, won't you let me know?
Lord, won't you tell me why the river ran dry?
Please, Lord, tell me, won't you just say why?
Used to catch catfish right over there
Right over there 'fore the river ran bare
Won't you tell me why?
Luck is not my friend
Went to church sometimes
Tried hard not to sin
Lord, will you tell me why the river ran dry?
Please, Lord, tell me, won't you just say why?