I live by the river on the wrong side of town nothing much to do here but listen to the sound of the train i'll never catch passing me by and the muddy water drinking the tears that i cry so i heard your coming back with somebody else, well if i had the time if i had a little help, Every bridge in Dickson County, would be burning down tonight, Every bridge in Dickson county, would be burning down tonight I have to think of something, I just have to find a way Before you cross that river, before i see your face, cause i can see those headlights and i can feel the pain, and nothings gonna save me if I see you again So if i could use this torch I carry to put it all to right I'd be baptized in the ashes come the morning light And every bridge in Dickson County would be burning down tonight And every bridge in Dickson County would be burning down tonight I'd pay the price I'd take the blame If i could see it go up in flames, And if i could use this torch I carry to put it all to right Every bridge in Dickson County would be burning down tonight