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The River Lyrics by Tim Buckley

Blue Afternoon

1969

[Verse 1]
I live by the river
And I hide my house away
And just like the river
I can change my ways
Oh, if you come to love me
You'll stay forever
Inside my heart
Inside my dreams

[Chorus]
And time will fade
In time we'll love

[Verse 2]
In the street we walk as beggars
In the alley, faithless kings
Ah, but it's the truth of life
That chains us in between
Those lost moments we steal
To keep our love alive
And our prize so tired
After all the pain

[Chorus]
And time will fade
In time we'll love

[Verse 3]
Oh, I live by the river
And I hide my house away
And just like the river
I can change my ways
Oh, if you come to love me
You'll stay forever
Inside my heart
Inside my dreams

[Chorus]
But time will fade
In time we'll love

About “The River” by Tim Buckley

Read the complete lyrics to "The River" by Tim Buckley from the album "Blue Afternoon" in 1969. 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 Rock, Folk Rock.

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"The River" is credited to Tim Buckley. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The River" appears on "Blue Afternoon" in 1969.

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