| I have tried to find my way
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| Make it through to a better day
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| I have cried a mighty song
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| But in the morning, everything was gone
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| So come on, water
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| Sweet water, wash me down
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| Come on, water
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| Sweet water, wash me down
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| I have tried so many times
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| To put out the devil’s fire
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| But every time I sit down to pray
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| The devil’s charm pulls me away
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| So come on, water
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| Sweet water, wash me down
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| Come on, water
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| Sweet water, wash me down
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| Up in Heaven, they know the rule
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| You’ve got to get down to the bathing pool
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| Everybody, you’ve got to get in line
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| Down at the river, we’re doing fine
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| With the water
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| Sweet water, wash me down
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| Come on, water
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| Sweet water, wash me down
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| Now I’m ready, it’s my time
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| If I give a nickel, I might get a dime
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| Only the water can help me now
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| I’ll find glory somewhere somehow
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| With the water
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| Sweet water, wash me down
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| Come on, water
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| Sweet water, wash me down
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| Tried my hand at the Bible
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| Tried my hand at prayer
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| But now, nothing but the water
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| Is gonna bring my soul to bear |