you know a dream is like a river
ever changin as it flows
and the dreamer 's just a vessel
that must follow where it goes
trying to learn from what's behind you
and never knowing what's in store
makes each day a constant battle
just to stay between the shores

and i will sail my vessel
'till the river runs dry
like a bird upon the wind
these waters are my sky
i'll never reach my destination
if i never try
so i will sail my vessel
'till the river runs dry

too many times we stand aside
and let the water slip away
'till what we put off till tomorrow
has now become today
so don't you sit up on the shore line
and say you're satisfied
choose to chance the rapids
and dare to dance the tides

yes i will sail my vessel
'till the river runs dry
like a bird upon the wind
these waters are my sky
i'll never reach my destination
if i never try
so i will sail my vessel
'till the river runs dry

and there's bound to be rough waters
and i know i'll take some falls
but with the good lord as my captain
i can make it through them all

yes i will sail my vessel
'till the river runs dry
like a bird upon the wind
these waters are my sky
i'll never reach my destination
if i never try
so i will sail my vessel
'till the river runs dry

yes i will sail my vessel
'till the river runs dry

'till the river runs dry