Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Bob Seger
Canonical path: /bob-seger/by-the-river
Related lyric paths: 6
Video embedded: yes
Lyric guide
By The River
Read By The River lyrics by Bob Seger on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
By The River
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
I was walkin' by the river
I held my hand out to feel the rain
Just a light rain
Almost a sun shower
Makin'all things shine again
And I felt like I belonged
I felt so strong
As I walked on
There was rhythm
And there was order
There was a balance
There was a flow
There was patience
Indulgence
There was a power
I could not know
And I felt it all made sense
The innocence
The permanence
I took my young son to the river
I held his hand out to feel the rain
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "By The River"?
Bob Seger performs "By The River", and this lyric page sits inside the Bob Seger catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "By The River"?
Yes. The related section below points to Brave Strangers and Come To Poppa with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by Bob Seger?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through Bob Seger's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on By The River yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.