Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

 Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. No relief from the risin' tide.

 Somethin' in the way of the world has changed, broken apart and

 rearranged.

Chorus

 And the river's risin'. Rain keeps pourin' down.

 And the river's risin'. Oh, take me to a higher ground.

 Not too little and much too late.

 Courting disaster and tempting fate.

 Goin' against all natural laws, putting effect before the cause.

Chorus

 When will I see the sun shine again?

 When will this darkness come to an end?

 Watchin' and waitin', the flood waters rise,

 I can't believe what's before my eyes.