Water Under The Bridge
Guy Clark · Other Songs - Guy Clark
Down at the river's edge
All my sins are washed away
Like water under the bridge
I had a little girl and her eyes were blue
She lived just over the ridge
Her love ran deep and her love ran true
Like water under the bridge
Sailin' away on a paper boat
As far as I can go
All the way to New Orleans
And the Gulf of Mexico
River run clear river run clean
River run rough sometime
River run wild and it run serene
Just like a friend of mine
Tie my troubles in a gunnysack
And throw em' over the edge
Sailin' away and I won't be back
Like water under the bridge
You might be saint you might be sinner
You might be Billy The Kid
You might crap out or roll a winner
It's water under the bridge
Water Under The Bridge
Guy Clark's "Water Under The Bridge" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery in country storytelling, blending acoustic intimacy with profound emotional depth. Recorded during the late 1990s, the track exemplifies the genre's tradition of exploring themes of loss, memory, and the passage of time through simple, evocative imagery. Clark's signature vocal style delivers a narrative that resonates deeply with listeners, characteristic of his work in the American roots music canon. The song reflects his ability to craft poignant tales that feel both personal and universally relatable, often drawing upon the quiet melancholy found in his discography. As a standalone recording, it captures the essence of his songwriting, where every line serves to deepen the listener's connection to the story of a life lived and memories kept.