The gypsies know my future
The angels know my past
I roll around this big wide world
To find a love to lastI'm weary from my wandering
Lord I'm wounded in a war
I'll lay me low where the willows grow
Listen to that river songRiver runs by my window
River runs by my door
River runs so sweet
Might never roam no moreMight never roam no more
I've seen the stars falling on the mountains
I've seen the moon rising from the sea
I never ever saw a sight so sweetAs that woman in my arms asleep
They say that honey heals the body
They say that music can soothe the soul
I've learned the heart has reasonsThat reason can not know
River runs by my window
River runs by my door
River runs so sweetMight never roam no more
Might never roam no more
I don't know where that river roams
But she goes around the bendJust might roll around the great wide world
Come on home again
River runs by my window
River runs by my doorRiver runs so sweet
Might never roam no more
Might never roam no more