River Crossing

When I was young I heard about treasure

that lay in the ground far away from this place

Rubies and gold buried 'cross river

Grab hold your oars, boy, let's get to the chase

Standing on the bow you can almost see it through the mist

Rig your oars in the water, boys, I really must insist

Traverse the chopping currents, there is no other way

We should be reaching landfall soon and when I cannot say

Be mindful of the weather, it might lash you to the mast

Time is of the essence and it's fading hard and fast

Our fortune is there waiting, or so I have been told

Day after day the tempest wails deep in the winter's cold

Keep on rowing, boys

Keep on rowing, boys

Keep on rowing, boys

or we'll never make it to the shore

When I am quiet I can still hear it calling

It whispers my name and beckons my mind

Let's get in the boat and cross o'er the river

As long as you row, boy, my fortune I'll find

Hold the torch up high so you can see what's up ahead

Row faster, now, the boat it lists, it's sinking from the lead

Squint your eyes and hold your breath; you might see the other side

Rig your oars in the water, boys, the river's deep and wide

Keep on rowing, boys

Keep on rowing, boys

Keep on rowing, boys

or we'll never make it to the shore

Keep on rowing, boys

Keep on rowing, boys

Keep on rowing, boys

or we'll never make it to the shore