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Banks of the River Lyrics by John Illsley

Streets of Heaven

2010

On the banks of the river
Where dirt meets the flow
I don't remember when it was
These moments come and go
On the banks of the river
Where pain meets the heart
I should remember when it was
When did this passion start
You sailed like a swan
And reached for the sky
Opened up your heart
And lifted me so high
Come down from the mountain
Over rock, earth and stone
On the banks of the river
I feel our love has grown
So cool and inviting
The children swim and play
The heat of the moment
The heat of the day
You sailed like a swan
And reached for the sky
Opened up your heart
And lifted me so high
Soared like an eagle
And reached the highest peak
Set the world on fire
And hit that winning streak
On the banks of the river
We watched the magic grow
Don't remember when it was
These moments come and go
You sailed like a swan
Reached for the sky
Opened up your heart
And lifted me so high
Soared like an eagle
And reached the highest peak
Set the world on fire
Hit that winning streak
You sailed like a swan
You sailed like a swan
You sailed like a swan...
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John Illsley

John Illsley

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