I was born and raised Beside the river I could hear it sing And laugh and cry I could read it Like the back of my hand Knew just when it would Rain or shine It kept on running And I kept on growing It would talk out My secret feelings Not until I was so far away Did I know just What I had been missing Need that river Like I need to smile Need that river 'Cause it's been a while Need that river Like I need to smile Feelings need to keep on flowing Like I need To love to keep on going River keep running, River keep running, River keep running, River keep running Down inside my soul Didn't know where I was Supposed to go Couldn't set myself Clear in my mind Then I heard The clear waters running I knew I could never leave That river behind I was born and raised Beside the river I could hear it sing And laugh and cry I could read it Like the back of my hand Knew just when it would Rain or shine Need that river Like I need to smile Need that river 'Cause it's been a while Need that river Like I need to smile Feelings need to keep on flowing Like I need To love to keep on going River keep running, River keep running, River keep running, River keep running Down inside my soul Need that river Like I need to smile Need that river 'Cause it's been a while Need that river Like I need to smile Feelings need to keep on flowing Like I need To love to keep on going River keep running, River keep running, River keep running, River keep running, River keep running, River keep running, River keep running, River keep running, Down inside my soul