RIVER OF LIGHT
(Gordon Lightfoot)

As recorded Gordon Lightfoot 2004


Headin' off on a river at peace in the cool of an evening
Headin' off on a river of light, be part of a river at night
Nice to be on a river sometimes, like a June bug travellin'
Headin' off on a ribbon of song, been away from the river too long.

Good to be on a river somewhere, like a milkweed travellin'
Headin' off on a ribbon of dreams, be a part of a river it seems
Can you tell me how long must I travel on.

I won't be lookin' up old friends
I won't be lookin' up old friends ever again.

I spent my life takin' my time and I can't change anything
Take a look at my river of light, be a part of a river at night
Nice to be on a river at peace, like a June bug travellin'
Headin' off on a river at last, my tears will be all in the past.

Good to be on a river somewhere, like a milkweed travellin'
Headin' down where the water runs deep, down deep where the fish are asleep
Now can you tell me how long must I travel on.

I won't be lookin' up old friends
I won't be lookin' up old friends ever again.

Trouble don't mean nothin' to me and I had my share of it
Headin' off on a river of light, be a part of a river at night
Nice to be on a river at peace in the cool of an evening
Headin' off on a silver moonlight, maybe love'll find me tonight.

Good to be on a river somewhere, like a milkweed travellin'
Headin' off on a ribbon of dreams, be a part of a river it seems
Can you tell me how long must I travel on.

I won't be lookin' up old friends
I won't be lookin' up old friends ever again
Ever again, ever again.



(Transcribed by David Story - March 2013)