I live by the river on the wrong side of town Nothing much to do here but listen to the sound Of a train I'll never catch passin' me by Of the muddy water drinkin' the tears that I cry So I heard you're comin' back with somebody else Well, if I had the time, if I had a little help Every bridge in Dickson County would be burning down tonight Every bridge in Dickson County would be burning down tonight I have to think of something, I just have to find a way Before you cross that river, before I see your face 'Cause I can see your headlights and I can feel the pain And nothing's gonna save me if I see you again But if I could use this torch I carry to put it all to rights I'd be baptized in the ashes come the morning light And every bridge in Dickson County would be burning down tonight Every bridge in Dickson County would be burning down tonight I'd pay the price, I'd take the blame