Down by the river, down by the banks of the river Charles That's where you'll find me along with lovers, buggers and thieves Down by the river, down by the banks of the river Charles That's where you'll find me along with lovers, buggers and thieves Down by the river, down by the banks of the river Charles That's where you'll find me along with lovers, buggers and thieves Frustrated women have to be in by twelve o'clock Wishing and a hoping, oh that just once those doors weren't locked, ah Love that dirty water, love that dirty water Love that dirty water, love that dirty water Love that dirty water, love that dirty water, love that dirty water