I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield
Down by the riverside, down by the riverside
Down by the riverside
I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield
Down by the riverside and study war no more

When you treat folks like stinking shit
You're bound for a great big hit, bound for a great big hit
bound for a great big hit
I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield
I'm not gonna cheer on or study war no more.