Take me down to the river
And get my spirit clean
Forget all my pain and sorrow
As it washes over me
Take me down to that river
So I can wash my soul
Leave behind all my transgressions
And a man I used to know
Take me down to that river
So I can let this burden go
No I'm not a saint
Yeah I've always been a sinner
Yes I know oh yes I know
Take me down to the river
Oh Lord come and make me whole
I've got blood on my hands
And a stain on my soul
Take me down to that river
So I can let this burden go
No I'm not a saint
Yeah I've always been a sinner
Yes I know oh yes I know
No I'm not a saint
Yeah I've always been a sinner
Yes I know oh yes I know
Oh yes I know
