darlin sarah you know im leaving i m 21 and bound to roam i ve got a pistol and a greenback dollar fare thee well ill ride alone willie my darlin don t leave me standing you know i ll gladly be your bride i ve got a dagger and a silver dollar ride away and you re bound to die love it changes like the seasons steal your heart like an old freight train leaves a young heart cold and wanting comes and goes like a summer rain darlin willie come down with me to the river one last time i ve got treasures for you only pleasures for you there to find oh dear sarah you know i love you in your trust i do reside ill go with you down to the river take my hand youll be my guide love it changes like the seasons steal your heart like an old freight train leaves a young heart cold and wanting comes and goes like a summer rain darlin willie take my hand now lets go down to the water s edge wade on in feel the water wrap around and take us in oh dear sarah i m so scared now the water s rising and i cant swim hold my hand and i ll go with you sink on down to the promised land love it changes like the seasons steal your heart like an old freight train leaves a young heart cold and wanting comes and goes like a summer rain