Harlem River Blues is one of the most popular songs of the time. Harlem River Blues lyrics written by Justin Townes Earle. This song has sung byJustin Townes Earle.
| Singer | Justin Townes Earle |
| Album | Justin Townes Earle |
| Released | 2010 |
| Capo | 3rd fret |
Harlem River Blues Song Lyrics
Lord, I’m goin’ uptown to the Harlem River to drown
Dirty water gonna cover me over
And I’m not gonna make a sound
*******
I’m on a roll, mama, I gotta go
Gotta get there while I still can
Troubled days are behind me now
And I know they’re gonna let me in
When you see me walkin’ up the FDR
Just a-singin’ and a-clappin’ my hands
Tell my mama I love her, tell my father I tried
Give my money to my baby to spend
*******
‘Cause Lord, I’m goin’ uptown to the Harlem River to drown
Dirty water gonna cover me over
And I’m not gonna make a sound
*******
Good times come and they go
Even a good man’ll break
He’ll let his troubles bury him whole
Even though he knows what’s at stake
So I’m taking no chances
Carrying over while I’m still good in His grace
Sayin’ I’m no fool, mama
I know the difference between tempting and choosing my fate
*******
So Lord, I’m goin’ uptown to the Harlem River to drown
Dirty water gonna cover me over
And I’m not gonna make a sound
*******
Lord, I’m goin’ uptown to the Harlem River to drown
Dirty water gonna cover me over
And I’m not gonna make a sound
Lord, I’m goin’ uptown to the Harlem River to drown
Dirty water gonna cover me over
And I’m not gonna make a sound…..
