G E
I took my baby out and bought her a ring
D C
Man, we planned a wedding come spring
G E
staring right into the eyes of my dreams
D C
hand in hand down on one knee
G E
Down by the riverside
G E
Down by the riverside
G E
told me she would be my bride
D C
Down by the riverside
G E
She said yes as I held her tight
D C
We made love in the broad daylight
G E
now I know why the old folks say
D C
get too close and you'll get swept away
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
C D G
Spring came and turned my baby's head around
C D G
rains fell and now I feel like I might drown
C D G
under the weight of this fools crown
G E
theres a tree down by the riverside
D C
once it held it's head up high
G E
we carved our vows deep in it's side
D C
now faithless love makes that willow cry......