VerseD *DG/DD *D
You know a dream is like a river ever changin' as it flows.
GD/F#Em7A
And the dreamer's just a vessel that must follow where it goes.
DG/DD *DBmG
Trying to learn from what's behind you, and never knowing what's in store
DG/DD *DAD #D#
Makes each day a constant battle just to stay between the shores
ChorusDG/DD *DG/DD *D
And I will sail my vessel 'til the river runs dry.
GD/F#Em7A
Like a bird upon the wind, these water's are my sky.
BmA/C#DG/DD *DG
I'll never reach my destination if I never try.
DG/DD *DAD #D#
So, I will sail my vessel 'till the river runs dry.
VerseD *DG/DD *D
2: Too many times we stand aside and let the water slip away
GD/F#Em7A
'Til what we put off 'til tomorrow has now become today.
DG/DD *DBmG
So, don't you sit upon the shorline and say you're satisfied.
DG/DD *DAD #D#
Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance the tide.
ChorusDG/DD *DG/DD *D
And I will sail my vessel 'til the river runs dry.
GD/F#Em7A
Like a bird upon the wind, these water's are my sky.
BmA/C#DG/DD *DG
I'll never reach my destination if I never try.
DG/DD *DAD #D#
So, I will sail my vessel 'till the river runs dry.
BridgeA/C#BmGDD/F#G
And there's bound to be rough waters and I know I'll take some falls.
Em7D/F#GAsus
But with the Good Lord as my captain, I can make it through them all.
Chorus (with key change)
EA/EEA/EE
Yes, I will sail my vessel 'til the river runs dry.
AE/G#F#m7B
Like a bird upon the wind, these water's are my sky.
C#mB/D#EA/EEA
I'll never reach my destination if I never try.
EA/EEBEF#m7E/G#
So, I will sail my vessel 'till the river runs dry.
AEA/EEBAB/A
Yes, I will sail my vessel 'till the river runs dry.
AB/A
'til the river runs dry.
This arrangement for the song is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this for private study, scholarship, or research.