[Verse 1] I met an old man by the riverside, Barefoot grin and a weathered stride, He said, “Son, you’ve been drinkin’ dust too long, Come taste the water where your heart belongs.” The moon hung low like a silver bell, Every whippoorwill had a tale to tell, And the current laughed at my heavy load, Sayin’, “Leave it here by the old dirt road.” ⸻ [Chorus] River never ends, it just keeps flowin’, Through the seeds that nobody’s sown. Tree keeps bloomin’ every season ‘round, Leaves fall gentle just to heal the ground. Come on home where the light shines free, Ain’t no lock on eternity. River never ends, don’t you see? The river’s been waitin’ for you and me. ⸻ [Verse 2] Saw twelve fruits on a single limb, Each one singin’ out a different hymn. The breeze smelled sweet like a summer vine, Every branch was keepin’ perfect time. No more shadows chasin’ down the trail, No more prisons built behind the veil. Even the stones had forgotten fear, Every step kept sayin’, “He is here.” ⸻ [Chorus] River never ends, it just keeps flowin’, Through the seeds that nobody’s sown. Tree keeps bloomin’ every season ‘round, Leaves fall gentle just to heal the ground. Come on home where the light shines free, Ain’t no lock on eternity. River never ends, don’t you see? The river’s been waitin’ for you and me. ⸻ [Bridge] I quit countin’ miles, Quit chasin’ tomorrow. The Lamb lit the morning Without borrowin’ the sun. Every wrong became a story, Every tear became the rain, And the rain kept feedin’ gardens Where nobody dies again. ⸻ [Verse 3] Now if you wander down that road, Carryin’ more than your soul can hold, Listen close when the cottonwoods sway, You might hear what the waters say. They ain’t askin’ what you’ve done, They ain’t weighin’ what you’ve won. Just an open hand beneath the sky, Sayin’, “Come and drink; don’t ask why.” ⸻ [Final Chorus] River never ends, it just keeps flowin’, Every heart’s another seed worth sowin’. Tree keeps bloomin’, never runnin’ dry, Roots reach deep while the birds still fly. Come on home where the dawn breaks free, Love’s the only currency. River never ends, don’t you know? Everybody’s got a place to go. ⸻ [Outro] Wheel keeps turnin’… River keeps rollin’… Tree keeps growin’… Love keeps flowin’… Roll on… roll on… 🌹⚡
