[Verse 1]
I got the razor at my wrist 'cause I can’t resist
I've got this fever burnin' fist that does as I wish
But when I get downtown and see what’s around
I just know there's got to be a better place to be found

[Refrain]
Oh, God help me

[Chorus]
The river runs red and I think I'm dyin'

[Verse 2]
Well I knew there'd come a day
When my mind would say "Hey, are you afraid?"
All I know is that I been down here tryin'
Well, I'll bleed on through the night
I suppose I'll be dead by the mornin’ light
So don’t be surprised if you mind when you find me

[Chorus]
The river runs red and I think I'm dying
The river runs red and I think I’m dyin'

[Guitar Solo]
[Refrain]
Oh, God help me

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
The river runs red and I think I'm dying
The river runs red and I think I'm dyin’