When the River Runs High

Lyrics

[Verse]
Down at the diner on old Highway 9,
Betty had the chili, thought she was fine,
But just an hour later, she was readin' the signs,
When the river runs high, you gotta heed the lines.

[Verse]
Lucy had a lunchtime with some spicy nachos,
Chuckin' back the hot sauce like there's no tomorrows,
By the evening dance, she was feelin' those blows,
When the river runs high, that's how the story goes.

[Chorus]
When the river runs high, you better find a door,
'Cause when that rumble's rollin', you can't ignore,
Prayin' for salvation on that bathroom floor,
When the river runs high, you can't ask for more.

[Verse]
Jenny went to grandma's, ate a pie or two,
Thought the crust was tasty, but the fillings old news,
By the family gathering, she knew she was through,
When the river runs high, there's nothin' you can do.

[Chorus]
When the river runs high, you better find a door,
'Cause when that rumble's rollin', you can't ignore,
Prayin' for salvation on that bathroom floor,
When the river runs high, you can't ask for more.

[Verse]
Amanda tried some sushi from the roadside stand,
She thought she was a rebel with a fish in her hand,
But soon she was runnin' like she’d hit quicksand,
When the river runs high, you take a real quick stand.