Boathouse, coming down the river
Boathouse, carrying my son
Boathouse, carrying his mother
You know she's the only one
Caroline, my heart is aching
But I can't quit this town
Caroline, my heartless drinking
I can't quit this town
So go on, wave goodbye
Haul out, packing up his suitcase
Haul out, crying like [F]the ɾain
Haul out, screaming "this ain't living,"
And I know you're ɾight
Caroline, I've been wondering
Why you [A7didn't pick a better man?
Caroline, my [A]Mona Lisa still can't match your smile
So go on, wave goodbye
Boathouse, coming down the ɾiver
Boathouse, carrying my [A]love
Boathouse, carry them [A]to [C7]safety
Up from the Mississippi mud
For I lost my [A]love
