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'The River'.

by Paul Wade Pickersgill

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This is a link to a YouTube film I made for the song. Beautifully illustrated and animated by Rosa Lykiardopoulos. Thank you Rosa!

youtu.be/WS40mXHKgOg

I wrote this song is to support the NSPCC and is an anthem of hope for young people facing adversity in life.
I hope you enjoy it. It is best heard through headphones as it has some great production values. 85p from the sale of this download will benefit the NSPCC.

Registered charity numbers 216401 and SC037717.

lyrics

THE RIVER





When I close my eyes at night, I see the river flow



It glides beneath my silver feet, to the people that I know



I want to tell them I’m ok, and living on the land



But the river flows on out to sea, and leads me by the hand





The river rules my life you see, and always understands

And it navigates a course for me, that takes me by the hand





Keep me calm, and steel my nerve, when darkness shows its face



The strength I find within your depths puts terror in its place



You chase away the seething doubt, and parry blows from fear



For with you here beside me, what demons dare come near?





The river flows on out to sea, and always understands

For the river is my rock you see, and where I’ll make my stand







Let them come! Let them come! Let them put me to the test!



Let them throw their worst at me! Their daggers to my chest!



They won’t triumph! They won’t win! And see my courage die



For the river is my sanctuary, where all my fortunes lie







A tender word, a welcome meal, a roof above my head



A prayer answered daily, whispered in my bed



Another dawn, another day, great prospects to unfold



I lead my life with fortitude, for the river makes me bold





The river rules my life you see, and always understands

And it navigates a course for me, that leads me by the hand





Let them come! Let them come! Let them put me to the test!



Let them throw their worst at me! Their daggers to my chest!



They won’t triumph! They won’t win! And see my courage die



For the river is my sanctuary, where all my fortunes lie

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It was beautifully sung by Victoria Beaumont who has appeared on BBC's 'The Voice' and the 'Strictly Come Dancing' Tour. Richard Durrant, a world renowned concert guitarist, arranged the song and also played piano, guitar and bass. Tom Arnold played Mellotron, Hammond organ and drums.

The song was produced by Paul Cartledge and Phil Jewson at Yellowboat Music, London. Thanks guys.

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