FAMOUSRIVERS

Hush now, little traveler, night knows where you are Water knew your people before you knew the stars Roots in the earth, face to the sky River keeps moving, don't ask it why Moon on the water, old as the blue You in the whole world, whole world in you Famous rivers, carry us home Past every border, past every stone Kingdoms are many, the moon is one Many are rivers, water is one One walked with a compass, left off the page One asked the paper, "Am I free today?" White lights were shining, faces put on show Draw a line in red, water crossed it slow Famous rivers, carry us home Past every border, past every stone Kingdoms are many, the moon is one Many are rivers, water is one War in a small screen, sky full of eyes Children keep house keys to doors left behind Heat on the old road, smoke hides the sun Many are rivers, water is one Carry the child Carry the old Carry the story Nobody told Every empire names the water Water never learns the name Every father, every daughter, every son Different shore, same rain Famous rivers, carry us home Past every border, past every stone Roots in the earth, eyes to the sun Many are rivers, water is one Where have you been? I've crossed famous rivers Mm-mm-mm River roll on Mm-mm-mm Carry us home