Yes, it's cold by the river where you lay In this godless place I kneel down and I pray God help us through the night God help us through the night Your voice would fill the night I think of yesterday I want to hold you Your worn out hands don't touch me now Your words don't mean anything God help us through the night God help us through the night Through this foolish night In your golden arms I want to cry I want you to hold me Evil comes, slips through the dark night 'Cause it's cold by the river where you lay God help us through the night God help us through the night Through this foolish night In your golden arms I want to cry Yes, it's cold by the river where you lay