This river is a mighty one 
I have to trust its flow 
But if you asked me where it's taking us 
I wouldn't say I know 
But I will go there willingly 
She's never led me astray 
And I've only been bruised 
When I've refused to get out of my way 
So I wouldn't stop the rain 
No I wouldn't stop the rain 
What good would it do? 

And I wouldn't trade the pain 
Or mess with the math that created the path 
That eventually led to you, my love, 
I give you my love 

And when I say love 
I mean a love that will stay love 
Through every change that could betray love 
The vicissitudes of time 
I mean mature love, unconditional and pure love 
The kind of love I feel with your love 
I want you to feel with mine. 

And if I had to do it over now 
I am certain of one thing 
When the carrousel came back around 
I would still reach for that ring 
I would still reach for your arms, my love, 
Despite the pain that reach would bring 
I would still say 'yes' to life and love 
And accept the offering 

And I wouldn't stop the sun 
No I wouldn't stop the sun 
What good would it do? 
And I would rather stand than run 
And squarely face the warmth and grace 
Of a blessing when it comes, my love, 
I give you my love. 

And when I say love – I mean a love that will stay love 
Through every change that could betray love 
The vicissitudes of time 
I mean mature love, unconditional and pure love 
The kind of love I feel with your love 
I want you to feel with mine.