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The Wondrous Boat Ride Lyrics by Gene Wilder

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (Music From the Original Soundtrack of the Paramount Picture)

1971

[Part I]
[Intro]
You're going to love this, just love it
[Instrumental Break]
[Part II]
[Intro]
Couldn't be
[Verse 1]
There's no earthly way of knowing
Which direction we are going
There's no knowing where we're rowing
Or which way the river's flowing
[Bridge]
Is it raining, is it snowing?
Is a hurricane a-blowing?
[Verse 2]
Not a speck of light is showing
So the danger must be growing
Are the fires of Hell a-glowing?
Is the grisly reaper mowing?
[Verse 3]
Yes, the danger must be growing
For the rowers keep on rowing
And they're certainly not showing
Any signs that they are slowing
Credits
Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder

About “The Wondrous Boat Ride” by Gene Wilder

Read the complete lyrics to "The Wondrous Boat Ride" by Gene Wilder from the album "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (Music From the Original Soundtrack of the Paramount Picture)" in 1971. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Soundtrack, Pop.

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"The Wondrous Boat Ride" is credited to Gene Wilder. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Wondrous Boat Ride" appears on "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (Music From the Original Soundtrack of the Paramount Picture)" in 1971.

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