I was born and raised beside the river
I could hear it sing and laugh and cry
I could read it like the back of my hand
Knew just when it would rain or shine

It kept on running and I kept on growing
It would talk out my secret feelings
Not until I was so far away
Did I know just what I had been missing

Need that river, like I need to smile
Need that river, 'cause it's been a while
Need that river, like I need to smile
Feelings need to keep on flowing
Like I need love to keep on going
River keep running
River keep running
River keep running
River keep running
Down inside my soul

Didn't know where I was suppose to go
Couldn't set myself clear in my mind
Then I heard the clear waters running
I knew I could never leave that river behind

I was born and raised beside the river
I could hear it sing and laugh and cry
I could read it like the back of my hand
Knew just when it would rain or shine

Need that river, like I need to smile
Need that river, 'cause it's been a while
Need that river, like I need to smile
Feelings need to keep on flowing
Like I need love to keep on going
River keep running
River keep running
River keep running
River keep running
Down inside my soul

Need that river, like I need to smile
Need that river, 'cause it's been a while
Need that river, like I need to smile
Feelings need to keep on flowing
Like I need love to keep on going
River keep running
River keep running
River keep running
River keep running
Down inside my soul

River keep running.........
Down inside my soul