He walked right up and told me
That he liked my style
I noticed something different
In the way he smiled
He said "You're quite a lady
And I know a place that's shady
Would you care to come
And lie with me a while?"

And deep in my soul
I could feel a quiver
Then he went down
And found that sweet old river
And showed me the way
To find love in the afternoon

I knew he was a stranger
But I didn't care
We had something in common
But it wasn't clear
He said that life's a lover
When you love it like no other
Don't you think it's time
For you to get your share?

And deep in my soul
I could feel a quiver
Then he went down
And found that sweet old river
And showed me the way
To find love in the afternoon, yeah

You know it makes me crazy
And I don't mean maybe
To think about the way
He played that game

Oh, deep in my soul
I could feel a quiver
Then he went down
And found that sweet old river
And showed me the way
To find love in the afternoon
Yeah, he showed me the way
To find love in the afternoon, oh...

Deep in my soul
I could feel a quiver
Then he went down
And found that sweet old river
And then he showed me the way
To find love in the afternoon
Yeah, he showed me the way
To find love in the afternoon...