(Intro)G C(Verse 1)C GDown by the river where the big boats go by.CEach day you could see them as evening was nigh.GThey planned to be married at the first signof spring.CAnd Jim would take Cindy to see New Orleans.(Verse 2)GThe town folks would smile as they sat there alone.CJim talked of the day he'd make Cindy his own.GHe saved his money to buy her a ring and take hisCsweet Cindy to see New Orleans.(Interlude)G C(Verse 3)D AOne day a riverboat gambler chanced by and capturedDher heart with his sweet words and lies.AHe told her, come with me, and you'll be a queen.DSo, they left together to see New Orleans.(Verse 4)AEach day you can see Jim though years have gone by.DDown by the river where the big boats go by.AShe wrote she'd return at the first sign of spring.DHe's waiting for Cindy to see New Orleans.
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