Ol' Man River [From Show Boat]

Ol' Man River, that Ol' Man River

He must know somepin', but he don't say nothin'



He just keeps rollin', he keeps on rollin' along



He don't plant taters, and he don't plant cotton

And them what plants 'em is soon forgotten

But Ol' Man River, jest keeps rollin' along



You and me, we sweat and strain

Bodies all achin' and wracked with pain

Tote that barge and lift that bale

Ya get a little drunk and ya lands in ja-ail



I gets weary and so sick of tryin'

I'm tired of livin', but I'm feared of dyin'

And Ol' Man River, he just keeps rollin' along