Stonewall Jackson

The crest of the waves, break over my head
My strength's about gone and soon I'll be dead
I'd rather be dead, out here in the sea
Than to love a woman, who'll never love me.
CHORUS
Oh! The Water's So Cold (The Water's So Cold)
Out here in the dark (out here in the dark)
The Water's So Cold (The Water's So Cold)
((As cold as your heart))
The lights from the shore (the lights from the shore)
Are fast growing dim (are fast growing dim)
((The Water's So Cold, I can't hardly swim.))
I offered my ring, I offered my name
She said, "You're a child!", she put me to shame
if she saw me now, she'd have to agree
Most men couldn't swim, this far out to sea.
CHORUS
TAG: ((The Water's So Cold, I can't hardly swim.))
Note. (Backup singers); ((Stonewall and backup singers))
SOURCE: STONEWALL JACKSON-I LOVE A SONG/1963 COLUMBIA Records CS-8859