(Verse 1) Down by the waterfront, where the waters roll so deep, Oh, I hear the waves a-callin’, while the moon begins to weep. Got a heavy load on my shoulders, Lord, take this weight from me, Down by the waterfront, oh, my soul longs to be free. (Chorus) Oh, by the waterfront, where the river meets the sea, I’m prayin’ for redemption, Lord, come and set me free. Oh, the tide keeps on risin’, but my faith will never drown, By the waterfront, I’ll lay my burden down. (Verse 2) They chained my hands in sorrow, tried to break my weary mind, But the river keeps on flowin’, leavin’ those chains behind. Oh, the current speaks of freedom, it whispers soft and low, Down by the waterfront, Lord, I know where I must go. (Chorus) Oh, by the waterfront, where the river meets the sea, I’m prayin’ for redemption, Lord, come and set me free. Oh, the tide keeps on risin’, but my faith will never drown, By the waterfront, I’ll lay my burden down. (Bridge) Oh, the water carries secrets, of tears and songs unsung, It knows the pain of shackles, and the cries of the old and young. But there’s a promise in the stillness, a hope that won’t decay, By the waterfront, Lord, I’ll find my way. (Verse 3) The stars shine down in silence, while the river softly hums, Oh, it sings of generations, and the freedom yet to come. Oh, I lift my voice to heaven, let the echoes rise and ring, By the waterfront, Lord, hear my soul sing. (Chorus) Oh, by the waterfront, where the river meets the sea, I’m prayin’ for redemption, Lord, come and set me free. Oh, the tide keeps on risin’, but my faith will never drown, By the waterfront, I’ll lay my burden down. (Outro) Oh, I’ll lay it down, lay it down, where the waters kiss the shore, By the waterfront, Lord, I’ll weep no more. Oh, the tide keeps on risin’, but I’ll rise above the waves, By the waterfront, Lord, I’ll find my grace. (Outro) Oh, I’ll lay it down, lay it down, where the waters kiss the shore, By the waterfront, Lord, I’ll weep no more. Oh, the tide keeps on risin’, but I’ll rise above the waves, By the waterfront, Lord, I’ll find my grace.
