River Run

Chorus

I can hear her pounding the water

With her paddlewheels going around

Her whistle breaks the silence

To warn she is in town

Post-Chorus

Oh, river run, carry me home

Oh, river run, never alone

Verse 2

Unload the wool bales down at the dock

Under the bridge, she’s picking up stock

Gum trees hold her close through the night

Morning comes, the bridge lifts her in flight

Pre-Chorus

Locals gathered, waving goodbye

Watching that boat fade with a sigh

Chorus

I can hear her pounding the water

With her paddlewheels going around

Her whistle breaks the silence

To warn she is in town

Post-Chorus

Oh, river run, carry me home

Oh, river run, never alone

Bridge

Steel rails running on into the west

Old men remember the river at its best

Cargo once floated with stories and pride

Now they're just memories tied up with the tide

Chorus

I can hear her pounding the water

With her paddlewheels going around

Her whistle breaks the silence

To warn she is in town

Post-Chorus

Oh, river run, carry me home

Oh, river run, never alone

Outro

Down by the gum trees, shadows grow long

I hum that paddlewheel song

Gone are the journeys, the laughter and cheers

Only the river keeps hold of those years