[Verse 1] I left my town on a stormy night, Thunder rollin’ through the pines, Chasin’ gold and city lights, Thinkin’ money could change my life. [Chorus] Oh, dirty money shines so bright, Like a river under moonlight, Filled my pockets, lost my way, Now those shadows won’t fade away. [Verse 2] Big white house on a hill so high, Long black car and a necktie fine, But every night when the sun goes down, I hear old ghosts all around. [Chorus] Oh, dirty money shines so bright, Like a river under moonlight, Filled my pockets, lost my way, Now those shadows won’t fade away. [Bridge] The river keeps on rollin’ by, Doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor, I spent years tryin’ to buy my soul, But peace ain’t sold in no store. [Chorus] Oh, dirty money shines so bright, Like a river under moonlight, Had it all but I couldn’t stay, ‘Cause a man’s heart knows the price he pays. [Outro] Down by the river, down by the shore, I ain’t chasin’ that gold no more… No, I ain’t chasin’ that gold no more…
