Here are the lyrics and chords from Cowpie:

Lin in Kansas


DRIFTWOOD ON THE RIVER
As recorded by Ernest Tubb, 1949. (Decca 46377)

1. I'm just (A)driftwood on the river floating (E7)down the tide.
I don't care where this old river carries (A)me.
I keep drifting just because my heart is (D)broken inside,
And I'm (E7)tired of wishing for what cannot (A)be.

2. I may meet some bit of driftwood lost the (E7)same as I,
Share a handshake and a tender tear or (A)two,
But it's always "Good luck, pal; we've got to (D)say goodbye."
I must (E7)wander on to keep my (A)rendezvous.

3. Though I drift through town and city I can (E7)never stay,
For I find no place to call my home sweet (A)home.
I don't ask for help or pity; I just (D)go my way.
All I'm (E7)praying for is peace to dream (A)alone.

4. I'm just driftwood on the river and I'm (E7)drifting on
Till this weary river meets the deep blue (A)sea,
Where the deep blue sea may help me to (D)forget someone,
Yes, the (E7)careless one who has forgotten (A)me.

5. In my heart, I don't feel bitter over (E7)what has been.
I feel sorry for the one I must (A)forget,
And instead of being someone with the (D)world to win,
I'm just (E7)driftwood on the river of (A)regret.