AS LONG AS THE RIVER RUNS BY I once believed dreams don't come true That was before the days when I knew you Now I can't remember a time when we were apart Seems we've always been two together in our hearts When I'm with you I never cry I will be with you as long the river runs by What would I do if I couldn't be with you? Who'd ease the pain or wash away the pouring rain? There's no need to fear whenever I hold you near Forever be strong and we'll always be where we belong In the past we've had some troubled scenes Now is the time to wipe those pages clean At times I felt caught between a rock and a stone At least I'll never feel that way again alone When I'm with you I never cry I will be with you as long as the river runs by What would I do if I couldn't be with you? Who'd ease the pain or wash away the pouring rain? There's no need to fear whenever I hold you near Forever be strong and we'll always be where we belong