Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Merriment
Canonical path: /merriment/down-by-the-creek
Related lyric paths: 6
Video embedded: yes
Lyric guide
Down By The Creek
Read Down By The Creek lyrics by Merriment on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
Down By The Creek
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
So pray, go on, take it to the river,
But I swear you'll never see me there again
And if I'm a fool for leaving you
Then a fool I'd rather have been
And I don't know if it's true
But I may have loved you.
They say you've been living up the street.
Well, I'm sorry boy, yes, indeed.
Back from the war, and down by the creek.
Well, a 'sorry' ain't what you need.
Heard you've been trying to tell the truth
But I think I've 'bout had it with you.
So take a good look behind you.
This day is done and this year is almost through
By the time you realize what you want inside,
I'll be washing my hands of you,
Thanking God that we're through.
They say you've been living up the street.
Well, I'm sorry boy, yes, indeed.
Back from the war, and down by the creek.
Well, a 'sorry' ain't what you need.
Heard you've been trying to tell the truth
But I think I've 'bout had it with you.
I know that you want me back
But, babe, it ain't like that.
And I know that it's hard to grasp
But you just ain't no catch.
They say you've been living up the street.
Well, I'm sorry boy, yes, indeed.
Back from the war, and down by the creek.
Well, a 'sorry' ain't what you need.
Heard you've been trying to tell the truth
But I think I've 'bout had it with you.
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "Down By The Creek"?
Merriment performs "Down By The Creek", and this lyric page sits inside the Merriment catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "Down By The Creek"?
Yes. The related section below points to Right Again and Backwards with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by Merriment?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through Merriment's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on Down By The Creek yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.