That Song About The River

I have seen the paddle wheelers rolling south on a summers' day

I've seen the lovers at the guardrails with stars in their lemonade

And I've heard the hobos gather heard their banjo's brace the blade

Heard them sing about the river called it the lazy man's parade

Sing me that song about the river green going away

You know I always did feel like a drifter bout this time of day

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Last night I stood by the highway pretended I was on my way

You know a hundred thousand headlights couldn't match the milky way

And when the moonlight touches the water surely something touches me

And I go reaching for the river like it's reaching for the sea

So sing me that song about the river...

Some things go on for ever but truth don't ever stray

The wind may brush the water but the river won't persuade

So sing me that song about the river...