Banks Of The James

Intro: Verse River was running, trembling low Just like your voice on the payphone Words have been whispered but none were so sweet As the promise you made to betroth Verse Down by the trusses and crossing of ties Where the black water touches the land Lights from the city and the light in your eye Would witness me taking your hand But all the lights of Surry County never saw anything Reflected across the river and fell upon me Light is fading to day, waited around On the Banks of the James Verse Long are the hours that pass in between Dusk and the blanket of nightfall Bright are the beams that shine through the branches Eager to see your arrival But all the lights of Surry County never saw anything Reflected across the river and fell upon me Light is fading to day, waited around On the Banks of the James Solo Bridge Currents run strong and they carry along All debris that they pass on the way Carry you down slowly turning to brown Like the man you came to betray But you never came back up that day But all the lights of Surry County never saw anything Reflected across the river and fell upon me Light is fading to day, waited around On the Banks of the James Verse Where the black water touches the land You gave me your word you’d give me your hand Why’d you go and betray your man? Now you’ll never come back up again