Bitter Branch

I've seen you roll

I've seen you die

I've seen you washed out

I've seen you dry

I took a drink

When our water was gone

I felt your kiss

when we knew it was wrong

But you're never at a loss for words

And the ones you say you don't take back

Bitter Branch

I've seen your kind

Bear away wood

'til Southern veins

Run red with mud

When you flood

You're clear as gin

Your heart's too cold

To wash away sin

You're never at a loss for words

And the ones you say you don't take back

Bitter Branch

You've got a soul

That only means well

Don't know the truth

In the stories you tell

Pillar to post

Just send it down the line

'Cause the work ain't done

While the sun still shines

You're never at a loss for words

And the ones you say you don't take back

Bitter Branch