$5 Bill Valentine - Wade in the Water Lyrics

Wade in the water up to my knees
Mama say it ain't no use, boy gonna do as he please
Sent me off with Jesus, cried herself to sleep
And watched her baby wade out in the deep

Wade in the water up to my knees
Thought I'd get me a piece of what I got coming to me
Floated west to Cali but I lost my way
And you can still see me floating 'round today

And all the mama's keep on crying all night
While the river keeps on rising

Wade in the water up to my chest
Living in the spotlight didn't bring out my best
Had me a wife or two, a bunch babies I never knew
So far that's been the story, sad but true

And all the mama's keep on crying all night
While the river keeps on rising

Cars like boats and homes afloat
Swimming down Broadway
Times like this I wish I were a fish
And could simply swim away

Wade in the water up to my neck
Sharks below me and the sea had turned red
The mermaid's hand pulled me to the shore
And left me pining on the beach for ever more

And all the mama's keep on crying all night
While the river keeps on rising