The river is waiting
Come rise up

A new day is dawning
Come rise up

We be sailin' at first light
Come gather

Set our course for the crossing
Together

Sail on, sail on
The river is waiting
Sail on
Sail on, sail on
The river is waiting
Sail on

The river is waitin'
I'm ready

To slip from this island
I'm ready

Gonna leave all my sorrow
Behind me
Lift my face to the new day
That's rising

Sail on, sail on
The river is waiting
Sail on