[Verse 1] Down by the river where the black reeds sway Horse hooves hittin’ dirt at the break of day Cowboy shadow with a diamond grin Said, “Pay your dues, boy, then ride on in” [Pre-Chorus] I said, “I ain’t got gold, just a soul to keep” He grinned real slow like the river runs deep [Chorus] Oh roll, Charon, roll this road I’m a lone dark rider with a heavy load If I drown, don’t let me know Just sing me down where the lost souls go [Verse 2] Met a queen with a crown of snakes Boots kick dust by the fiery lakes She said, “Turn back now or lose your name” But I kept on ridin’ through the ash and flame [Pre-Chorus] Every step felt cursed, every breath like stone But I ain’t never feared nothin’ in the great unknown [Chorus] Oh roll, Charon, roll this road I’m a lone dark rider with a heavy load If I fall, don’t let it show Just sing me down where the lost souls go [Bridge] Banjo cryin’, bassline moan Heard the dead claim me as their own Three rough voices in the night Rappin’ wrong but feelin’ right [Break] (yeah) (uh) (low harmony hums) [Final Chorus] Oh roll, Charon, roll me home On a tall black horse where the wild things roam If I’m gone, don’t carve no stone Just sing me down where the lost souls go
