Lyrics

By The River

Verse 1:
When I close my eyes, I can hear my mama’s voice
Teaching me the ways of the river
How to plan for the lows and ride with the highs
Without losing a sense of what matters

Chorus:
Well, today I still go to the river
By the river, I rest my soul
By the river I’ve learned
By the river I return
By the river, I know I am home

Verse 2:
Lookin’ back on my life
Brings a tear and a smile
Thinkin’ of all the turns and some falters
But no matter the times
I could listen inside
And still find the sound of the waters

Chorus:
Well, today I still go to the river
By the river, I rest my soul
By the river I’ve learned
By the river I return
By the river, I know I am home

Bridge:
From the days I would play by the wet banks
Till’ my mama would call me back in
Nothins’ changed but the seasons
And I thank the Lord
For this River of Mercy within

Chorus:
Well, today I still go to the river
By the river, I rest my soul
By the river I’ve learned
By the river I return
By the river, I know I am home

Well, today I still go to the river
By the river, I rest my soul
By the river I’ve learned
By the river I return
By the river, I know I am home
By the river I’ve learned
By the river I return
By the river, I know I am home


By the River, words & music by Ann M. Wolf © 2024 BMI – All rights reserved.