Story Behind The Song

A gambler on a river boat loses everything/ double meaning for queen.

Song Description

River still rolls along in spite of varios losses.

Lyrics

Roll Muddy River Roll On
Roll muddy river roll on, roll muddy river roll on
She's the best friend I ever had, Had to leave her when my good luck went bad
Roll muddy river roll on, roll muddy river roll on

I used to run her up and down, I used to run her up and down,
Rapids and ripples and foam, From you I had to roam, oh
Roll muddy river roll on, roll muddy river roll on

I gambled on a river running queen, Oh yes, I gambled on a river running queen.
Got to drinking Cause I'm so sad, Now my fingers are shaking so bad.
Roll muddy river roll on, roll muddy river roll on

I'll never gamble there again No I'll never gamble there again.
Gambling never got me nowhere, Lost everything, even my hair...
Roll muddy river roll on, roll muddy river roll on

Ole river she keeps rolling along, Ole river she keeps rolling along
Till the sea becomes her home, She just keeps rolling along,
Yeah roll muddy river roll on,
And I, I keep singing my song. Yeah roll muddy river roll on.