When I was young, my father told me about the river And the trouble that was waiting straight ahead I never knew what it all meant until I saw the place On the other side of love and all its grace But you don't have to be here when I cross the river We're trying way too hard, It's best leave and let it go Just let the river stream take you to wherever You may find That's where you're gonna find your peace of mind It's the simple things that makes a true believer If you feel your way is lost, follow the light It's the heartaches of our lives that makes you wonder why We all stay too long and fear, instead of taking the fight But you don't have to be here when I cross the river We're trying way too hard, It's best leave and let it go Just let the river stream take you to wherever You may find That's where you're gonna find your peace of mind But you don't have to be here when I cross the river We're trying way too hard, It's best leave and let it go Just let the river stream take you to wherever You may find That's where you're gonna find your peace of mind That's where you're gonna find your peace of mind