I was just the age of 16 when I first went on the drive
After six months hard labour, at home I did arrive
I courted with a pretty girl, t'was her caused me to roam
For I'm a River Driver and I'm far away from home
I'll eat when I am hungry and I'll drink when I am dry
Get drunk whenever I'm ready
Get sober by and by
And if this river don't drown me, it's down I'll mean to roam
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