On your waves of golden hue you carried her with you
While I watch the moon climb slowly in the sky
Golden River, golden river you took my love from me
And you broke my heart a million, million ways
And we watched the golden river glide on by
When she gave me her last kiss
Strolled along the shore with me
When my darling, Lola Lee
For it brings me dreams of days gone by
It was on a night like this
Climbed in her birch canoe and said goodbye
Golden River, golden river you took my love from me
Now I sit and wonder why
I feel so blue and want to cry
On your waves of golden hue you carried her with you