The River Runs

from Acoustic Soul by John Cruz

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lyrics

Written by John Cruz

The rain comes down into the river
The river runs out into the sea
The sea surrounds an island
This island is home to me

Come on down to the river
Come on down with me
We could both jump in it
And swim on out to the sea

Let’s go down
Let’s go jump in the water
The river of love runs deep
It flows through you and me

The rain comes down into the river
The river runs out into the sea
The sea surrounds an island
This island is home to me

Let’s go down to the border
Come with me my friend
What if we cross over and not come back again
Let’s go down, let’s go down and cross over
The water of love is sweet when it rains down over me

The rain comes down into the river
The river runs out into the sea
The sea surrounds an island
This island is home to me

Let the rain come down into the river
Let the river run out into the sea
The sea surrounds an island
This island is home to me

Let the rain come down into the river
Let the river run out into the sea
The sea surrounds an island
This island is home to me
This island is home to me
This island is home sweet home, to you and me

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from Acoustic Soul, released January 15, 1996

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John Cruz Kula, Hawaii

Hawaiian singer-songwriter John Cruz engages audiences with rich storytelling through songs ranging from Hawaiian to blues, folk, R&B and more. Cruz is multi-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winner. Captivating guitar playing, soulful vocals and a compassionate, genuine heart make Cruz one of Hawaii’s most beloved artists. ... more

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