Well I'm goin' to the river gonna jump off a boat. and drown Yes I'm goin' to the river gonna jump. off a boat and drown Because the gal I love she's. gone and left this town Well when she left me I. bowed my head and cried When she left me I bowed. my head and cried I Never thought I'd be I'd be. The one to cry So if you see my baby tell her. goodbye for me If you see my baby tell her. goodbye for me Cause I'm tired of livin' baby. livin' in misery That's why I'm goin' to the. river gonna jump off a boat and drown Yes I'm. goin' to the river gonna jump off a boat and. drown Because the gal I love she's gone and left. this town