I met my little bright-eyed doll Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside. I met my little bright-eyed doll Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside. I asked her for a little kiss Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside. I asked her for a little kiss Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside. She said: have patience, little man, I'm sure you'll understand I hardly know your name. I said: if I could have my way, Maybe some sweet day My name and yours will be... She smiled at me and I could see. I met my little bright-eyed doll Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside. I met my little bright-eyed doll Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside. I met my little bright-eyed doll Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside. I met my little bright-eyed doll Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside. I asked her for a little kiss Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside. I asked her for a little kiss Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside. She said: have patience, little man, I'm sure you'll understand I hardly know your name. I said: if I could have my way, Maybe some sweet day My name and yours will be the same. I met my little bright-eyed doll Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside. I met my little bright-eyed doll Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside.