River full of stones when there's no rain
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River full and rushing when the clouds let loose again
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River every season like a prayer
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We're standing in the shallows making crosses in the air
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Chorus:
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Want to build the strongest bridge
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Want to love you the best I can
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Feel no fear upon the edge
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Here's my heart, baby take my hand
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River like a poem to the trees
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River telling stories to the rushes and the leaves
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River every season like a vow
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We're standing in the shallows wondering who will save us
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Want to build the strongest bridge
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Want to love you the best I can
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Feel no fear upon the edge
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Here's my heart, baby take my hand
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Instrumental Chorus
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River from the currents to the pools
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River turning kinder turning suddenly too cruel
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River every season like a dream
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We're standing in the shallows wading in to wash us clean
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Want to build the strongest bridge
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Want to love you the best I can
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Feel no fear upon the edge
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Here's my heart, baby take my hand
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Want to build the strongest bridge
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Want to love you the best I can
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Feel no fear upon the edge
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Here's my heart, baby take my hand
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Want to hold you close to me, never fail you, never falter
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Seeing all that love can see,
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reflecting on the water...
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River
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| Mary Chapin Carpenter |
