G D The river is waiting A D G D A D Come rise up G D A new day is dawning A D G D A D Come rise up G D We be salin' at first light A D G D A D Come Gather G D Set our course for the crossing A D G D A D Together Chorus: G D Sail on A D Sail on G D The river is waiting A D G D A D Sail on Verse II: The river is waiting I'm ready To slip from this island I'm ready Gonna leave all my sorrow Behind me Lift my face to the new day That's rising