Tom: D
G C
(Verse 1)
C G
Down by the river where the big boats go by.
C
Each day you could see them as evening was nigh.
G
They planned to be married at the first sign
of spring.
C
And Jim would take Cindy to see New Orleans.
(Verse 2)
G
The town folks would smile as they sat there alone.
C
Jim talked of the day he'd make Cindy his own.
G
He saved his money to buy her a ring and take his
C
sweet Cindy to see New Orleans.
(Interlude)
G C
(Verse 3)
D A
One day a riverboat gambler chanced by and captured
D
her heart with his sweet words and lies.
A
He told her, come with me, and you'll be a queen.
D
So, they left together to see New Orleans.
(Verse 4)
A
Each day you can see Jim though years have gone by.
D
Down by the river where the big boats go by.
A
She wrote she'd return at the first sign of spring.
D
He's waiting for Cindy to see New Orleans.
