Daddy was born by the river’s bend, Mama grew up where the tall streets end. Milwaukee’s air is the breath I take, Steel and fire built the life we’d make. I’ve seen the ships from the old world arrive, Carrying hearts full of dreams to survive. They brought their songs, their faith, their fight, To Cream City’s glow in the soft moonlight. Oh, Milwaukee River, flow steady and true, You’ve seen my life, you’ve carried me through. When I’m gone, let me rest by your side, In the heart of my city, where my soul resides. In the factories’ hum, we forged our days, Dreams of the future in molten blaze. Brew City pride in the sweat we’d pour, From Mil Town streets to the foundry’s floor. Grandpa came here with nothing to his name, Built a home, raised a family, bore the flame. And I hear his laugh in the riverside breeze, It’s my anchor, my roots, my legacy. Oh, Milwaukee River, flow steady and true, You’ve seen my life, you’ve carried me through. When I’m gone, let me rest by your side, In the heart of my city, where my soul resides. They call it Cream City, Brew Town too, But to me, it’s the place where my life first grew. The church bells ring, and the smokestacks cry, Milwaukee, my home, where my heart won’t die. Oh, Milwaukee River, flow steady and true, You’ve seen my life, you’ve carried me through. When I’m gone, let me rest by your side, In the heart of my city, where my soul resides. Lay me down by the river so wide, Where Grandpa and Daddy found their pride. Milwaukee River, hear my song, Take me home when my time is gone.
