Down To The River In The Valley (Rock Version)

The world keeps getting darker
So many lose their way
But I found peace in a faithful friend
You're on your way, on your way

Ain't nobody praying when the sun still shines
When the world feels good and the pain's behind
But pride builds towers made of straw and bone
And every king will crawl back home

Take me down to the river
Wash me clean again
Let the water break these chains I wear
And heal this heart within

Down in the valley, found me there
Broken bones a sinner's prayer
No river to wash just mercy's rain
And I rose from the mud still bearing his name

When the devil comes a-prowlin
Trying to drag me down
The Lord, he calls me forward still
To higher solid ground

I chased desire till it burned me down
Learned what grace calls when the lights go out
And when the noise finally disappeared
All I heard was the sound of fear

Take me down to the river
Set my soul free
No grave, no chain, no shadow can stay
I'm redeemed by the blood that covered me

Down in the valley, found me there
Broken bones a sinner's prayer
No river to wash just mercy's rain
And I rose from the mud still bearing his name

I cursed his name in the midnight smoke
Asked where he was when my faith broke
But he don't shout through thunder or flame
He speaks in the dark and calls my name

Oh the blood runs stronger than the flood
And the grave can't hold me down
He found me deep in the valley low
And raised me to higher ground

Said son I never walked away
You ran till your soul gave way
So I dropped the mask and I dropped the gun
And let the fire of his mercy run

Take me down to the river
With my bride by my side
A gift from God my better half
My partner and my pride

Down in the valley, found me there
Broken bones a sinner's prayer
Take me down to the river
Wash me clean again

No grave, no chain, no shadow can stay
I'm redeemed by the blood and the mercy's rain

Ashes and dust, that's where I'll stay
Where the dead men kneel and learn to pray
Take me down to the river
Where I'll always be
Living in the promise my savior gave to me