[Verse 1]
We got to get to a higher place
And we got to leave by night
Before that river takes us down
We got to find some place that's dry
We got to run like we've never run
Or we're going to lose the light

[Chorus]
If we don't get to a higher place and find somebody
Can help somebody, might be nobody no more

[Verse 2]
Well, I fool myself and I don't know why
I thought we could ride this out
I was up all night making up my mind
But now I've got my doubts
I got my eye on the waterline
Trying to keep my sense of humor

[Chorus]

[Bridge]
We got to get to a higher place
And I hope we all arrive together
We got to get to a higher place
If we want to survive the weather
[Verse 3]
I remember walking with her in town
Her hair was in the wind
I gave her my best kiss
She gave it back again
When I add up what I've left behind
I don't want to lose no more

[Chorus]