I was standing by the river
Where the cold black water run
I was standing by the river
Where the cold black waters run
I had my good eye to the dark
And my blind eye to the sun
I had all earthly riches
I had each and every one
I had all earthly riches
I had each and every one
But I had my good eye to the dark
And my blind eye to the sun
Well, I swore to you my darlin'
That you were the only one
Yes, I swore to you my darlin'
You were the only one
But I had my good eye to the dark
And my blind eye to the sun