The River Lyrics

Album: Noel Gourdin

Uhmm - Alright

Growing up - it was tough
We were glad for what little we had
I saw my Sarah on fair Mississippi
Dirt roads and confederate flags

Everyday my father would tell me
Son run and don't never come back
That's where I left my girl
That's where my hear is at - and oh

I held my breath when they dipped my head
Then I came up shiny and new (Laid down my burdens)
Found out about love in the back of my Impala
Where they laid my grandfather too (Where they laid my granddaddy)

Down by the river (Down by the river)
Where Black folks gather
After Sunday Service is through
How the river runs to the ocean
I'll be running right back to you
(Running back to you)

I got along - I'm moving on
I bandaged the scars up well
I think of her there
and I'd sit and I wait
For a card or a letter in the mail

I walk the beach
With the sand in my feet
Place my ear up to a shell
I wonder if you miss me too
'Cause I've been longing to get to you

I'm sick of staring out my window sill
I'm tired of hoping she remembers me still
I'm packing my bags
I said I'm going back homeNoel Gourdin - The River - http://motolyrics.com/noel-gourdin/the-river-lyrics.html
To the place where I belong

(The river)
And if she's there when I get there
I'm never gonna leave her again
You see she stole my heart
Down by the river

I held my breath when they dipped my head
Then I came up shiny and new (Hallelujah)
Found out about love in the back of my Impala
Where they laid my grandfather too (Awll baby)

Down by the river
Where Black folks gather
After Sunday Service is through
How the river runs to the ocean (Oh yeah)
I'll be running right back to you
(Running back to you)

So I'm packing up my suitcase
Bought me a one-way fare
I'm leaving everyting behind me
But in my heart I'll always care

And I'll still be right there
Thank you baby
'Cause nothing can replace
That part of my life - and ooh

I held my breath when they dipped my head
Then I came up shiny and new (I came out a new man)
Found out about love in the back of my Impala
Where they laid my grandfather too

Down by the river (Down by the river)
Where Black folks gather
After Sunday Service is through
How the river runs to the ocean
I'll be running right back to you
(Running back to you)