There's dew upon the ground
And not a soul in sight
I'm walkin' by the river
'Cause I'm meeting someone there tonight

I hear a distant sound
I see a far-off light
I'm walkin' by the river
'Cause I'm meeting someone there tonight

The murmuring waters say
There's no time to delay
So hurry on your way, my friend
If you don't get there soon
There may not be a moon
To guide you to that happy end

My heart is riding high
My blues have taken flight
I'm walkin' by the river
'Cause I'm meeting someone there tonight

My heart is riding high
My blues have taken flight
I'm walkin' by the river
'Cause I'm meeting someone there tonight