I took a ride in an automobile 
Pushed my hands out against the wheel 
 
Asked a girl if she needed a ride 
She said, "Sure, babe, but I wanna drive" 
 
Hey now, wait awhile 
We're going down with a smile 
Cold river - she took me down 
Cold river - she took my pride 
 
River runs so deep 
It runs so deep 
It runs so deep 
 
Had to stop on account of the storm 
Seemed like years since I'd been warm 
 
We drove all night till the tires blew 
Got in the back and did what you do 
 
Hey now, wait awhile 
We're going down with a smile 
Cold river -- she took me down 
Cold river -- she took my pride 
On a sunny day 
On a sunny day 
(She took my pride) 
All the money you made 
Did you need it, babe