Time and the River - Nat King Cole Trio

Time and the river

Will bring my love to me

If I must, I’ll wait forever

By the river that took her to the sea

Here by the river

We loved, we laughed, we cried

But with time, my love, my darling

Left my arms and was gone with the tide

Star of love, shine bright

I need her;

oh, lead her

To my arms tonight

Time and the river

How swiftly they go by

But my heart will beat for no other

Till time stands still and the river runs dry

(Instrumental interlude and pick up at *.)

How long I’ve been lonely;

Star of love, shine bright

I need her;

oh, lead her

To my arms tonight

Time and the river

How swiftly they go by

But my heart will beat for no other

Till time stands still and the river runs dry