It was the dead of night in late july Thunder cracked made them angels cry Water came washed away All my fears had the final say
I took my love to the water’s edge Took my love to the final pledge She said sorry son i had enough Livin’ on a prayer’s just livin’ bad luck
That red river Took my love away from me Took my love far away from me
She just turned leaned and walked away Into the night into that water’s play She got caught up in that river’s flow Took her downtown and it never let go
That red river Took my love away from me Took my love far away from me
You talk about love like it’s a lasting thing Golden promises a wedding ring We swore love in a lasting vow But that just don’t seem to matter much now
