I go down to the river of life Every night for a cure to my worrying mind Though the drinks are always on the house They'll be serving you sorrow, watching you drown For the man with a curious soul Every drink has a price, if you swallow it whole For the ones, who like it strong In every pull from the draft... you'll say Give me something stronger Pour some holy water Baptize me in fire Give me something loud Every night at the river of life There's a lonely musician selling his strife In the corner is a Lady in black And a con-artisan is drawing a blank Every pint is a picture of home And if you're a regular here you're probably drinking alone For a stiff drink, you're out of luck In every pull from the draft… you'll say Give me something stronger Pour some holy water Baptize me in fire Give me something loud You'll find friendly in short supply 'Cause the price of admission will bleed you dry Give me something stronger Pour some holy water Baptize me in fire Give me something loud Give me something stronger Pour some holy water Baptize me in fire Give me something loud