Co-written by Bob Miller and John Klenner (Heartaches, Down the River of Golden Dreams ) it was first recorded in 1939 by Elton Britt. Subsequently, recorded by Rex Allen, Eddy Arnold, Ray Price, Mac Wiseman, Grandpa Jones, George Hamilton IV and many others. Reached #7 on the charts in 1951 for Ern...
I'm just driftwood on the river floatin' down the tide
I don't care where this old river carries me
I keep drifting just because my heart is broken inside
And I'm tired of wishing for what cannot be
I'm just driftwood on the river and I'm drifting on
Till the weary river meets the deep blue sea
Where the deep blue sea may help me to forget someone
Yes the careless one who has forgotten me
In my heart I don't feel bitter over what has been
I feel sorry for the one I must forget
And instead of being someone with the world to win
I'm just driftwood on the river of regret mhm
Driftwood On The River was written by John Klenner & Bob Miller.
Driftwood On The River was produced by Chet Atkins.