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lyrics

Refrain
Flow River, slow river, life giver, long liver
Flow river, slow river, carry me home

Up in the steep ridges
Far from the big bridges
White felt of snow melt
And you're on your own, so..... [refrain]

Down from the treeline
At the end of the incline
In the dam you will drown
But it only slows you down
And you're on your way, [refrain]

Firshermen may steal your treasure
Boatmen your deep may measure
And, with wistful sighs
Gaze in your eye
As you show them themselves, [refrain]

You are a hand with many fingers
That seldom ever lingers
But you rest your head
As you slowly spread
On the bed of the surly sea, [refrain]

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from Where the Thorn Trees Grow, released January 3, 2012
Paul Metsers

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The Yirdbards England, UK

The Yirdbards lead singer Paul Darby first came to prominence in the early ‘70s as one half of the duo Windfall, and over the ensuing years he used his musical talent to raise thousands of pounds for Greenpeace. ‘I sing’ he says, ‘because it gives me pleasure. With The Yirdbards’ line up of cello and acoustic guitars, there’s more space for intimacy and subtlety. ... more

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