It's 3 miles to the river. That would carry me away. And 2 miles to the dusty street. That I saw you on Today. It's 4 miles to my lonely room. Where I will hide my face. And about a half a mile to the downtown bar. That I ran from in disgrace. Lord how long do I have to keep on running. Seven hours Seven days or Seven years. All I know is since you've been gone. feels like I'm drowning in a river. Drowning in a river of tears. Drowning in a river. feels like I'm drowning. Drowning in a river. In 3 more days I'll leave this town. and disappear without a trace. A year from now maybe settle down. Where no one knows my face. I wish that I could hold you. One more time to ease the pain. But my times run out and I got to go. Got to run away again. Still I catch myself thinking. One day I'll find my way back here. You'll save me from drowning. Drowning in a river. Drowning in a river of tears. Drowning in a river. Feels like I'm drowning. Drowning in a river. Oh how long must this go on. Drowning in a river. Drowning in a river of tears