v.1
How high's the water, mama? Two feet high an' risin'
How high's the water papa? She said it's two feet high an' risin
We can make it to the road in a homemade boat
That's the only thing we got left that'll float
It's already over all the wheat an' oats
Two feet high an' risin'

v.2 key ch.
How high's the water, mama? Three feet high an' risin'
How high's the water papa? She said it's three feet high an' risin
Well the hives are gone, an' I lost my beans
The chickens are sleepin' in the willow tree
Cow's in water up past her knees
Three feet high and risin'

v.3 key ch.
How high's the water, mama? Four feet high an' risin'
How high's the water papa? She said it's four feet high an' risin
Hey come look through the window pane
The bus is comin', gonna take us to the train
Looks like we'll be blessed with a little more rain
Four feet high and risin'

v.4 key ch.
How high's the water, mama? Five feet high an' risin'
How high's the water papa? She said it's five feet high an' risin
Well the rails are washed out north of town
We gotta head for higher ground
We can't come back 'til the water goes down
Five feet high an' risin'

Well, it's five feet high an' risin'