I have tried to find my waynTo make it through to a better daynI have cried a mighty songnBut in the morning everything was gonenSo come on water, sweet water, wash me downnSo come on water, sweet water, wash me downnnI have tried so many timesnTo put out the devils firenBut every time I sit down to praynThe devils charm pulls me awaynSo come on water, sweet water, wash me downnSo come on water, sweet water, wash me downnnUp in Heaven, they know the rulenYou've got to get down to the bathing poolnEverybody, you've got to get in linenDown at the river, we're doing finenWith the water, sweet water, wash me downnCome on water, sweet water, wash me downnnNow I'm ready and it's my timenAnd if I give a nickel, I might get a dimenOnly the water can help me nownI'll find glory somewhere, somehownWith the water, sweet water, wash me downnCome on water, sweet water, wash me downnnTried my hand at the bible, tried my hand at the prayer, but now nothing but the water is gonna bring my soul to bare.nTried my hand at the bible, tried my hand at the prayer, but now nothing but the water is gonna bring my soul to bare.nTried my hand at the bible, tried my hand at the prayer, but now nothing but the water is gonna bring my soul to bare.