Neil Young - 'Down By the River'

In this track the Godfather of Grunge, Neil Young, implements rustic guitar and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young-esque harmonization to paint the picture of a relationship gone awry. Not real lyrically intricate, the guitar-heavy tune carries on for a whopping nine minutes, but is worth every second. Bluesy, organic and reflective, 'Down By the River' serves as one of Decade's most laid back slow jams.

'Down By the River' MP3

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Be on my side,
I'll be on your side,
baby
There is no reason
for you to hide
It's so hard for me
staying here all alone
When you could be
taking me for a ride.

Yeah, she could drag me
over the rainbow,
send me away
Down by the river
I shot my baby
Down by the river,
Dead, oh, shot her dead.

You take my hand,
I'll take your hand
Together we may get away
This much madness
is too much sorrow
It's impossible
to make it today.

Yeah, she could drag me
over the rainbow,
send me away
Down by the river
I shot my baby
Down by the river,
Dead, oh, shot her dead.

Be on my side,
I'll be on your side,
baby
There is no reason
for you to hide
It's so hard for me
staying here all alone
When you could be
taking me for a ride.

Yeah, she could drag me
over the rainbow,
send me away
Down by the river
I shot my baby
Down by the river,
Dead, oh, shot her dead.