It's not like Any other knows my name It's not like The seasons stay the same for anyone It's not like Blame was only on you It's not like Any other old way ♪ He takes me by the hand ♪ 4,900 years 400 special years ♪ Lonely as a river Down ♪ And when the welcome's over They'll say you need a plan And when the party's over They say you need a plan to hold true ♪ Lonely as a river Now he held my hand 400 special years 49 only years 500 only years 400 special years And what's the use in meeting your maker? He'll only give you abuse like you do He'll find you in your lonely room With your pants down and your little dirty shoes ♪ Lonely as the river