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Recorded in Panser Studio, 1994
Musicians:
Gunther Zerener: Vocals and guitar
Ken Ingwersen: Electric guitars
Trond Nilsen: Bass
Tor Einmo: Drums
Bill Booth: Fiddle
Siri Dale: Background vocals
When I was a kid I heard the wild wind call
And I figured I couldn’t stay
So I went to the river to cross the other side 
But the river Was cold that day
The river Was cold that day
So I turned And I walked away
The wild wind was calling And I couldn’t stay
But the river Was cold that day
Soon I was a young man With dreams in my head
And the ol’ folks Were only in my way
So I ran to the river To cross the other side
But the river Was deep that day
The river Was deep that day
So I turned And walked the other way
But I made it a promise I’d come back some day 
But the river Was deep that day
Somehow I got married A good wife and a job
A new car And a pile of bills to pay
One night I sneaked to the river To cross the other side
But the river Was wide that day
The river Was wide that day
So I thought awhile Then slowly walked away
Hell I ain’t no good a swimmer And the shore was far away 
The river Was wide that day
Now I’m an old man I’ve watched my children grow
Can’t believe How the years slip away
Now their building a bridge To cross the other side
‘Cause the river Ran dry today
The river Ran dry today
Just like me Time washed it away
Now I’m watching the sunset Guess that’s all there’s left to say
‘Cause the river ran dry today
Author:
Gunther Zerener -93©
