“American River”
Some people long for rest
Still others search for wisdom
When our Land’s put to the test
Tears of challenge, joy, and love
The river knows them well
And no matter what we’re dreaming of
The river takes us in its spell
With timeless tales to tell
What tales to tell
I’ve got a wish tonight
I’ve got a hope for us to share
And as those rivers flow
I dream of being with you where
We can finally be
One nation truly free
Flowing the river
Flowing like the many rivers
Flowing like the many rivers
To one sea
One sea
Some rivers will run slowly
Some race to reach the end
The course straight as an arrow
Or it snakes from bend to bend
Through long nights, through golden days
The river journeys on
In a winter chill or summer haze
The river bids our cares be gone
There’s safe harbor come the dawn
Let’s breathe the dawn
And I’ve got a wish tonight
I’ve got a hope for us to share
And as those rivers flow
I dream of being with you where
We can finally be
One nation truly free
Flowing the river
Flowing like the many rivers
Flowing like the many rivers
To one sea
Like ribbons through the land
They connects us to each other
When we seek to understand
The river comforts like a mother
And along the river’s shore
We 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 share
And as those rivers flow
I dream of being with you where
We can finally be
One nation truly free
Flowing the river
Flowing like the many rivers
Flowing like the many rivers
To one sea
(The river tells a story)
(Of a people and a land)
About Idina Menzel Lyrics
Artist: Idina Menzel
Related songs: All Hail The Queen Lyrics
Born: May 30, 1971 (age 51 years), New York, New York, United States
Songwriting partners: Glen Ballard, Dave Bassett, Peter-John Vettese
Awards: WhatsOnStage Award for Best Solo Performance, MORE
Nominations: WhatsOnStage Award for Best Solo Performance, MORE
Genre: Pop music, Vocal music, Pop, Soundtracks