I'm goin' down to the river and drown myself Well, I'm goin' down to the river and drown myself Oh babe, oh, I'm goin' down yes and turn myself in 'Cause my baby lovin' someone else Now you know why I'm goin' down to the river and drown myself I'm sick and tired of this misery Down in my heart, way down in my heart I'm sick and tired of this misery Down in my heart, oh Lord Well, I'm sick and tired of this misery Lord have mercy, have mercy on me I'm sick and tired of this misery Down in my heart So goodbye baby (Bye baby) Well, I got to go, so please don't cry 'Cause it's too late to cry Bye-bye baby, well, I got to go So please don't cry, oh no Oh, bye-bye baby, I've got to go That's why I called you, just to let you know I'm goin' down to the river and drown myself