[Verse]
The saddle creaks, the reins are tight,
My horse and I take off in flight,
Through Washington's emerald scene,
The river sparkles, a glassy sheen.
We trot, we gallop, we take our time,
Each hoofbeat falls like a rhyme.
[Chorus]
Oh, the river ride blues, the river ride blues,
With a hat on my head and some well-worn shoes.
Me and my steed, just chasing the views,
Oh, those river ride blues.
[Verse 2]
We paused for a spell near the river's flow,
With a rod in my hand, I cast it slow.
The horse stood by, a curious chap,
Then dipped his nose with a little snap.
To my surprise, with a splashy twist,
He reeled in a trout I somehow missed!
[Chorus]
Oh, the river ride blues, the river ride blues,
The horse caught a whopper, I paid my dues.
He’s the angler king, I’m yesterday’s news,
Oh, those river ride blues.
[Bridge]
I said, "Hey there, buddy, now that’s not fair!"
He whinnied a laugh, with a fish in the air.
"Teach me your ways," I gave a sigh,
But he just munched on his catch, oh my!
[Chorus]
Oh, the river ride blues, the river ride blues,
With a horse like mine, you can't refuse.
He’s the fisher of fame, I’m singing my cues,
Oh, those river ride blues.