Prompt / Lyrics
Way…. Oh way down! By the river… (By the river) Oh by the river. I built a house (I built a house) For my family (Ohhh my family) I gave my sweat I shed blood I worked through The worst of storms Ohhhhh I worked Day and night Oooohhhhhhhh When it was done The whole toooown Through a ball They said man… I think it’s time you Get you a woman! To call your own! You know a house like This , you shouldn’t Be in it alone! But……. Years Go By! Oh the went by And I’m Sitting All Alone! Well, being alone Ain’t so bad (Ain’t so bad) Ohhhhhhhhhhh I built this house To be filled with Love and sweet joy Now I’m gray and old This house must be Sold A woman Knocked on My door, her beauty knocked Me off my feet She had three Kids And she said to me I’ve been looking for a house Like this A house that can be filled with love Good sir Will you sale it to me Ohhhhh this house was meant for me Mhmhhmmm
Tags
Negro spiritual,blues,gritty,male voice
Duration
2:42
Instrumental
No
Created
3/21/2025