I’m goin’ to lay down my burdens

down by, down by the riverside,

down by, down by the riverside,

down by, down by the riverside.

I’m goin’ to lay down my burdens

down by, down by the riverside.

Ain’t goin’ to study war no mo’.

Ain’t gonna study war no mo’!

Study war no mo’, study war no more!

Ain’t gonna study war no mo’!

Study war no mo’, study war no more!

I’m goin’ to lay down my swo’d an’ shield...

I’m goin’ to put on my long white robe...

I’m goin’ to lay down my heavy load...

I’m goin’ to lay down my cares and woes...