Song Description
Guy is pining for his lost love and hoping she'll return by any means--by the river, the railway or the road.
| Song Length |
3:27 |
Genre |
Country - Bluegrass, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Passive, Poignant |
Subject |
Lost Love |
| Similar Artists |
Alison Krauss, Willie Nelson |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
First time I saw you, on a rock in the sun
the river was running fast and high
Last time I saw you, you told me you were done
You told me your love had run dry
Well, rivers rise and fall, rains come and go
Someday I know you'll come back again
I know that day is coming, but I also know
That someday doesn't tell you when
Chorus: A river, a railway, and a road
Wind side by side across this valley floor
If ever you decide to come back to my door
Come by the river, the railway, or the road (2x)
Three in the morning, the whistle blows long
Cars like water flowing by
I live with the sound of people moving on
But I'll stay here and wait till I die
Chorus (2x)