| We’re supposed to start work down on the river today |
| And for Joe and me, it’s some pretty good pay |
| Now, I was countin' on him |
| To be at the dock by ten |
| A week’s pay says he’s still at home |
| 'Cause the boy’s in his own time zone |
| I’m a waitin' on Joe, whaddya know |
| Time flies fast and he is slower than a… |
| I told him over and over: «Now don’t you be late.» |
| Ah, but like always |
| I’m just sittin' on go |
| And waitin' on Joe |
| Yeah |
| Towboat’s a leavin' 'cause it don’t care |
| What’s not on board and who’s not there |
| Once that whistle blows |
| Down the mighty river it rolls |
| Man if I could be more like that |
| I’d get on with my life and never look back |
| Instead of waitin' on Joe, whaddya know |
| Time flies fast and he is slower than a… |
| I told him over and over: «Now don’t you be late.» |
| Ah, but like always |
| I’m just sittin' on go |
| And waitin' on Joe |
| Waitin' on Joe |
| And he’s in a hurry |
| 'Cause he’s runnin' behind |
| Now I’m not one to worry |
| But I’ve got a real bad feeling this time |
| Oh, oh, oh, whoa |
| 'Cause sirens are crying all through this town |
| And one old boy said Joe never slowed down |
| He tried to beat that morning train |
| My life will never be the same |
| I didn’t even tell my brother goodbye |
| Lord i wish somehow he could give me a sign |
| Yeah, I’m a-waitin' on Joe, whaddya know |
| Time flies fast and he is slower than a… |
| I told him over and over: «Now don’t you be late.» |
| Ah, but like always |
| I’m just sittin' on go |
| And waitin' on Joe |
| Waitin' on Joe |