I met him by the river, St. MarieWe pledged our love until eternityAlong the paddle, by the way, from his doorWe kissed and then we kissed again and parted for sureThe angel that sprang out upon the seaI saw him kneel and he said a prayer for meWhen winter is gone and spring is goneI'll meet him by that river, St. MarieRiver, St. Marie, riverWe pledged our love until eternityAlong the paddle, by the way, from his doorWe kissed and kissed and kissed again and then we kissed some moreRiver, St. Marie, riverWe pledged our love until eternityAlong the paddle, by the way, from his doorWe kissed and kissed and kissed again and then we kissed some moreRiver, St. Marie, riverI saw him kneel and say a little prayer for meWhen winter is gone and spring is goneI'll meet him by that river, St. Marie, riverWell...She'll meet himI've got a dateShe'll meet himAnd I'm gonna keep himShe'll meet himBy the river, St. MarieAnd then we'll both be straightRiver, St. Marie, riverAnd then we'll both be straight