The River
By Garth Brooks
Tabbed by Matellmon
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INTRO:
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You know....
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dream is like a river, ever changing as it flows
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And the dreamers just a vessel, that must follow where it goes
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Trying to learn from whats behind you, And never knowing what's in store
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Makes each day a constant battle, just to stay between the shores
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CHORUS
And I will sail my vessel, til' the river runs dry
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Like a bird upon the wind, these waters are my sky
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I'll never reach my destination, if I never try
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So I will sail my vessel til the river runs dry.
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Too many times we stand aside. And let the waters slip away
Til what we put off til tomorrow. Has now become today.
So don't you sit upon the shoreline. And say your satisfied.
Choose to chance the rapids. And dare to dance the tide.