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River’s Invitation Lyrics By Percy Mayfield

    i’ve been all across the country
    and i’ve stayed in every town
    because i’m trying to find my baby
    but no one has seen her around
    and you know which way i’m headed
    if my baby can’t be found

    i spoke to the river
    and the river spoke back to me
    it said man you look so lonely
    you look full of misery
    and if you can’t find your baby
    come and make your home with me

    well i don’t want to leave her
    because i know she’s still alive
    and someday i’m going to find her
    and i’ll take her for a ride
    and we’ll spend our days forever
    in our home beneath the tide

    Artist: Percy Mayfield

    Year: 1963

    Decade: 60s

    Language: en

    Word Count: 59