American River
Some people seek adventureSome people long for restStill others search for wisdomWhen our Land's put to the test
Tears of challenge, joy, and loveThe river knows them wellAnd no matter what we're dreaming ofThe river takes us in its spellWith timeless tales to tellWhat tales to tell
I've got a wish tonightI've got a hope for us to shareAnd as those rivers flowI dream of being with you whereWe can finally beOne nation truly freeFlowing the riverFlowing like the many riversFlowing like the many riversTo one seaOne sea
Some rivers will run slowlySome race to reach the endThe course straight as an arrowOr it snakes from bend to bend
Through long nights, through golden daysThe river journeys onIn a winter chill or summer hazeThe river bids our cares be goneThere's safe harbor come the dawnLet's breathe the dawn
And I've got a wish tonightI've got a hope for us to shareAnd as those rivers flowI dream of being with you whereWe can finally beOne nation truly freeFlowing the riverFlowing like the many riversFlowing like the many riversTo one sea
Like ribbons through the landThey connects us to each otherWhen we seek to understandThe river comforts like a motherAnd along the river's shoreWe all become part of the story
Oh, I've got a wish tonight (I've got a wish)I've got a hope for us to shareAnd as those rivers flowI dream of being with you whereWe can finally beOne nation truly freeFlowing the riverFlowing like the many riversFlowing like the many riversTo one sea
(The river tells a story)(Of a people and a land)