The River
Garth Brooks
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You know a dream is like a river Ever changin' as it flows And a dreamer's just a vessel That must follow where it goes Trying to learn from what's behind you And never knowing what's in store Makes each day a constant battle Just to stay between the shores And I will sail my vessel 'Til the river runs dry Like a bird upon the wind These waters are my sky I'll never reach my destination If I never try So I will sail my vessel 'Til the river runs dry Too many times we stand aside And let the waters slip away 'Til what we put off 'til tomorrow It has now become today So don't you sit upon the shoreline And say you're satisfied Choose to chance the rapids And dare to dance that tide And I will sail my vessel 'Til the river runs dry Like a bird upon the wind These waters are my sky I'll never reach my destination If I never try So I will sail my vessel 'Til the river runs dry There's bound to be rough waters And I know I'll tke soome falls With the good Lord as my captain I can make it through them all And I will sail my vessel 'Til the river runs dry Like a bird upon the wind These waters are my sky I'll never reach my destination If I never try So I will sail my vessel 'Til the river runs dry Lord, I will sail my vessel 'Til the river runs dry Yeah
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Written by: Garth Brooks, Victoria Shaw
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"The River" is a song co-written by Garth Brooks and Victoria Shaw. They wrote the song early in Brooks' career before his first album was released.
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GenreThe song is classified as Country music and it captures the essence of the genre. It is one of Brooks' most poignant traditional country ballads.
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Album Appearance"The River" is a track from Garth Brooks' 1992 "Ropin' the Wind" album, which was his third studio album.
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Debut TimelineThe song was released in April 1992 as the fifth and final single from the album.
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Chart Performance"The River" reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart, helping cement Brooks' status as one of country music's top artists.
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Song ThemeThe song metaphorically compares life to a journey on a river. It encourages listeners to follow their dreams and passions, even if the journey becomes difficult.
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Song InspirationVictoria Shaw, the co-writer of the song, said the idea for "The River" was inspired by an old saying she heard from her father: "You know a dream is like a river."
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Special PerformanceGarth Brooks performed "The River" at the inaugurations of U.S. President George W. Bush in 2001 and Barack Obama in 2013. This is testament to the inspirational and universal message of the song.
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Notable CoverThe song has been covered by American Idol contestant Clay Aiken in his "Measure of a Man" album, showcasing its wide appeal.
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Legacy"The River", with its touching lyrics and inspiring message, is considered one of Garth Brooks's signature songs. It has been used in many contexts including graduations, weddings, and funerals.
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