Well I met my little brown-eyed gal Down by the riverside Down by the riverside Down by the riverside Well I met my little brown-eyed gal Down by the riverside Down by the riverside Well I asked her for a little kiss Down by the riverside Down by the riverside Down by the riverside Well I asked her for a little kiss Down by the riverside Down by the riverside I said have patience little man But I'm sure you'll understand I hardly know your name You said if I can have my way Maybe some sweet day Your name and my will be the same Well I wed that little brown-eyed gal Down by the riverside Down by the riverside Down by the riverside Well I wed that little brown-eyed gal Down by the riverside Down by the riverside