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River Crossing
Folk
River Crossing was released on May 24, 2021 by Mermaid Mountain as a part of the album Root
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AlbumRoot
Release DateMay 24, 2021
LabelMermaid Mountain
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM109

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
John Leslie Baker
John Leslie Baker
Dobro
Missi Hasting Baker
Missi Hasting Baker
Bongos
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
John Leslie Baker
John Leslie Baker
Songwriter
Missi Hasting Baker
Missi Hasting Baker
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Leslie Baker
John Leslie Baker
Recording Engineer
Larry Crane at Jackpot! Studios
Larry Crane at Jackpot! Studios
Mixing Engineer
Garrett Haines at Treelady Studios
Garrett Haines at Treelady Studios
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

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
Written by: John M. Baker, Missi Hasting Baker
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