Rick Moody

Lyrics

The River Song
(© 1977, Rick Moody)
(created using 12 string guitar)

Em D
Turning on the lonely river drifting like a
Em
fool
Em D
She can give you gold and silver or the
C
finest jewel
Em
Jewel

Em
Grasp a gentle hand to stop from
D Em
spinning any longer
Em D
But your fingers slip away, her current is
C
much stronger
Em
Much Stronger

A Em
Do we need a reason to survive
A Em
Can't we just accept that we're alive
B7 Em
And sail on the river

Em D
Passing slowly now the mountains raise
Em
their heads to greet you
Em
Sunshine warms your eyes but
D C
something sideways softly calls you
Em
She calls you

Em D
Turn around and swim the other way
Em
but never tire
Em D
Resting on the river bed she'll give you
C
deep desire
Em
Desire

A Em
Do we need a reason to survive
A Em
Can't we just accept that we're alive
B7 Em
And sail on the river

Repeat First Verse