I'm gonna lay down my burden
Down by the riverside
Down by the riverside
Down by the riverside
I'm gonna lay down my burden
Down by the riverside
Down by the riverside

I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield
Down by the riverside
Down by the riverside
Down by the riverside
I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield
Down by the riverside
Down by the riverside

I'm gonna put on my long white robe
Down by the riverside
Down by the riverside
Down by the riverside
I'm gonna put on my long white robe
Down by the riverside
Down by the riverside

Ain't gonna study war no more
Study war no more
Study war no more
Ain't gonna study war no more
Study war no more
Study no war no more

I'm gonna lay down my burden...

Ain't gonna study war no more...

I'm gonna lay down my burden...

Ain't gonna study war no more...