verse 1 G D There is a black river Em C It passes by my window G And late at night D All dolled up like Christ Em I walk the water C Between the piers G D Singing woah, Em C G D River of sorrow, Em C G D River of time, Em C G D River of sorrow, Em C Don't swallow this time Instrumental G D Em C x2 verse 2 G D For we all know the baby has expired Em C Long ago she was pulled from the mire G D And no precious liar or well-wisher Em C Can return the love that was stolen G D So oh, Em C G D River of sorrow, Em C G D River of time, Em C G D River of sorrow Em C Don't swallow this time Bridge C Can you see the light D Em At the end of the dark passageway? C Am D Take me with you towards the light C D Em Into the darkness passing over the faces in the river C Am B Hear me, I'm whispering in your ear G D So oh, Em C G D River of sorrow, Em C G D River of time, Em C G D River of sorrow Em C Don't swallow this time G D So oh, Em C G D River of sorrow, Em C G D River of time, Em C G D River of sorrow Em C Don't swallow this time