Carrie Ferguson

Lyrics

North River Song

It's been a long winter
up on Catamont hill
and it's been a long winter
down in Griswoldville

but now we're planting seeds
and the air is still
down by the river
surrounded by hills

So . . .
Let's go swimmin'
yeah
down in the North River
Five nice spots to choose from
That's just countin' the close ones
still mighty cold when you're not in the sun

It's been a long winter
down in Adamsville
and it's been a long winter
out in Lyonsville

but now we're planting seeds
and the air is still
down by the river
surrounded by hills

Let's go fishin'
yeah!
down in the North River
Four nice spots to choose from
we can go when work the is done
When we've caught enough we let'em run

It's been a long winter
up in Gimletville
and it's been a long winter
down in Shattuckville

but now we're planting seeds
and the air is still
down by the river
surrounded by hills

So . . .
Let's go picnicin' yeah
Down by the North River
Three nice spots to choose from
pack bread and apple pie thick as your thumb
watch the birds come and eat our crumbs

It's been a long winter
down at Elm Grove
and it's been a long winter
huddled round the stove

but now we're planting seeds
and the air is still
down by the river
surrounded by hills

So . . .
Let's go crossin'
yeah
Let’s cross the rivers
two rivers to choose from
the North and West Branch are the ones
build enough bridges to get things done

It's been a long winter
at Taylor Brook
when the wind blew
those sawmills shook

but now we're planting seeds
and the air is still
down by the river
surrounded by hills

Let's get on the trolley
yeah
Down by the North River
We've only one track to choose from
Keep the windows open and sit with your chum
Listen to your heart beat like a drum

So let's go let's go let's go . . .
Down by the river
(another day at the mill)
Down by the river
(we can drink our fill)
Down by the river

So let's go let's go let's go . . .
Down by the river
(we'll swim every day)
Down by the river
(we'll fish our way)
Down by the river

So let's go let's go let's go . . .
Down by the river
(Down from the ridge)
Down by the river
(across the covered bridge)
Down by the river

So let's go let's go let's go . . .
Down by the river
(no need for a boat)
Down by the river
(let yourself float )
Down by the river




It's been a long winter
up on Catamont Hill
and it's been a long winter
down in Griswoldville

but now we're planting seeds
and the air is still
down by the river
surrounded by hills

but now we're planting seeds
and the air is still
down by the river
surrounded by hills