The River
Garth Brooks * Track #10 On Ropin’ the Wind
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The River by Garth Brooks
Release Date
Performed by
Garth BrooksProduced by
Allen ReynoldsAbout
“The River” is a song about life. It uses a river as an analogy in which you are a vessel floating along it. It’s saying that life’s a constant battle but it’s worth living until there’s no water left for you to sail in.
The River Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You know a dream is like a river
Ever changin' as it flows
And a dreamer's just a vessel
That must follow where it goes
Trying to learn from what's behind you
And never knowing what's in store
Makes each day a constant battle
Just to stay between the shores
[Chorus]
And I will sail my vessel
'Til the river runs dry
Like a bird upon the wind
These waters are my sky
I'll never reach my destination
If I never try
So, I will sail my vessel
'Til the river runs dry
[Verse 2]
Too many times we stand aside
And let the waters slip away
Till what we put off till tomorrow
Has now become today
So don't you sit upon the shoreline
And say you're satisfied
Choose to chance the rapids
And dare to dance the tide
[Chorus]
Yes, I will sail my vessel
'Til the river runs dry
Like a bird upon the wind
These waters are my sky
I'll never reach my destination
If I never try
So, I will sail my vessel
'Til the river runs dry
[Bridge]
And there's bound to be rough waters
And I know I'll take some falls
But with the good Lord as my captain
I can make it through them all
[Chorus]
Yes, I will sail my vessel
'Til the river runs dry
Like a bird upon the wind
These waters are my sky
I'll never reach my destination
If I never try
So, I will sail my vessel
'Til the river runs dry
[Outro]
Yes, I will sail my vessel
'Til the river runs dry
'Til the river runs dry
The River Q&A
Who wrote The River's ?
The River was written by Garth Brooks & Victoria Shaw.
Who produced The River's ?
The River was produced by Allen Reynolds.
When did Garth Brooks release The River?
Garth Brooks released The River on Mon Apr 27 1992.
What did Garth Brooks say about "The River"?
From the liner notes of The Hits:
Of all songs, most of the letters I receive concern “The River.” It is a song of inspiration…a song that I will be proud of a hundred years from now. Victoria Shaw is a wonderful writer and a wonderful friend. And this is what happens when two dreamers get together...