Gathering Flowers For The Master's Bouquet (Album Version)

I went down to the river to watch the fish swim by;
But I got to the river so lonesome I wanted to die..., oh lord!
And then I jumped in the river, bu...

Words and music by hank williams, sr.
 Well, why don't you love me like you used to do
 How come you treat me like a worn out shoe
 My eyes are still ...

Comb your hair and paint and powder
You act proud and I'll act prouder
You sing loud and I'll sing louder
Tonight we're settin' the woods on fire
You'...

I'm free at last from love and all its' worries
I'm free because  you wanted it that way
Now you can go  but there's no need to hurry
'Cause ne'er aga...

Comb your hair and paint and powder
 You act proud and I'll act prouder
 You sing loud and I'll sing louder
 Tonight we're setting the woods on fire
 ...

Now you're lookin' at a man that's gettin' kinda mad
 I had lot's of luck but it's all been bad
 No matter how I struggle and strive
 I'll never get o...

Today I passed you on the street
And my heart fell at your feet
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you
Somebody else stood by your side
And he ...

I know there's never been a man in the awful shape I'm in
You got me chasin' Rabbits, walkin' on my hands
...And howlin' at the moon.
Well, (*SUG), I ...

There's a tear in my beer
’cause I'm cryin' for you, dear
you are on my lonely mind.
Into these last nine beers
I have shed a million tears.
You are o...