When Red McHollister picks you for the drive, boy
Stand up tall, you're one of the few
Ol' Red knows every rock in this river
And he'd give his life for his crew
Oh, listen boy, he expects the same of you
The Clearwater River, she runs cold
And frothy white, and oh so high
She will take away your breath, boy
And if you ain't careful, she'll take your life
Watch where you walk, or she'll take your life
Listen, boy, to the water song
Workin' on the river all day long
Gotta drive these logs down to Lewiston
Then we'll rock to sleep on the wanigan
An island of timber is jammed
On the rocks below, on the rocks below
With strong arms and poles, we'll bust 'em free
And watch them go, watch them go
Heads up, she's a pullin' boys,
Don't be slow
Listen, boy, to the water song
Workin' on the river all day long
Gotta drive these logs down to Lewiston
Then we'll rock to sleep on the wanigan
You look so cold and hungry, boy
Hold on, Harvey Spears will set you right
He'll set you right
Let Harvey's meat and pie fill your soul
And let the river sing your lullaby tonight
We'll rock to sleep on the wanigan tonight
Listen, boy, to the water song
Workin' on the river all day long
Gotta drive these logs down to Lewiston
Then we'll rock to sleep on the wanigan
Listen, boy, to the water song
Workin' on the river all day long
Gotta drive these logs down to Lewiston
Then we'll rock to sleep on the wanigan
Oh, listen, boy, to the water song

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