I'll greet the morning open-eyed, Oh, God willing and the creek don't rise! I'll count my blessings, all apprised, Oh, God willing and the creek don't rise! But oh, the water's getting deep And this hill seems mighty steep Bless my hands but damn my eyes, Oh, God willing and the creek don't rise! I prayed for a death defied, Oh, God willing and the creek don't rise! He promised me a silent sky, Oh, God willing and the creek don't rise! But oh, the water's coming fast And I don't think this boat will last, Bless my hands but damn my eyes, Oh, God willing and the creek don't rise! Drown me so my soul's baptized, Oh, God willing, but the creek will rise! Count your blessings, count my lies! Oh, God willing, but the creek will rise! And oh, the water's sweeping in, Don't think you'll see me again, Bless my hands but damn my eyes, Oh, God willing, but the creek will rise!