Oh mother tell me now Where do you go to fill that light you have Is there something in the water Down by the river Oh father tell me how Am I supposed to know which road is mine Do I follow where the wind blows Is there anything we know for sure Oh sister tell me where Where did you go to find that strength you have To carry all of the troubles Right there in your hands Oh brother tell my why You had to go across the river All the colors of the sky Like someone painted with the clouds Is there something in the water Is there something in the water