This nice , self-explanatory word picture was written by Jerry Rasmus - sen and may be found on his Folk-Legacy record, Get Down Home ( FSI-77). We hope he enjoys our effort at it . Much of our way of doing the song comes from my sing ing of it with Cathy Barton and Dave Para . The cellamba, of course, is Gordon's distinctive contribution, since he is the only person in the world who plays it. (ET)
Down around the bend by the railroad
bridge ,
Just wading through the shallows
where the crayfish live .
Over by the cotton mill the catfish
bite ;
They'll be swimming in a skillet
before tonight .
Living on the river was nice and
easy ;
People on the river just take
their time .
The wind in the summer was warm and breezy;
The wind in the winter it cut
like ice .
Off down the hill on a winter's night ,
To go skating on the river in the
cold moonlight .
There's an old woodstove and a
hardwood floor;
And you can sit and take it easy
while your feet get warm.
Down around the bend where the
blackbird sings,
Over by the fountain there's a crystal spring .
Back in the shallows where the
watercress grows ,
Sweet spring water runs clear
and cold .
Up in the morning at four o ' clock;
Meet you on the landing at Johnson's
dock .
Drifting on the river 'till the sun
comes up ,
Drinking hot, black coffee from an
old tin cup .
(repeat first verse)