[Intro] [Verse 1] I've been carrying a heavy load Down this long and dusty road Bills on the table, tears on my pillow Bending in the wind like an old black willow Lord, I've been tired, Lord, I've been low Didn't know which way to go But my sister took my hand one day Said child, come with me, let me show you the way [Chorus] I'm taking my troubles down at the river (Down at the river) Laying them down where the water is cold (Water is cold) I'm taking my troubles down at the river And I'm coming back up with a brand new soul (Brand new soul) [Verse 2] All the church was singing on the bank Every voice a reason to give thanks Water to my knees and water to my heart I could feel the healing start Every burden that I carried there Floated off like a whispered prayer Now the sun is shining on my face I've been washed by mercy and saved by grace [Chorus] I'm taking my troubles down at the river (Down at the river) Laying them down where the water is cold (Water is cold) I'm taking my troubles down at the river And I'm coming back up with a brand new soul (Brand new soul) [Guitar Solo] [Bridge] When my shoulders ache And my spirit's worn I go down to the water And I sing this song [Key Change] [Chorus] I'm taking my troubles down at the river (Down at the river) Laying them down where the water is cold (Water is cold) I'm taking my troubles down at the river And I'm coming back up with a brand new soul (Brand new soul) [Outro] Brand new soul Hallelujah [End]
