There's a place beside a river br That you might know as well. br On the banks we call contentment br Near the place where lovers dwell. br br It's not so far from Heaven. br Though it's not quite that, you see. br There must be a place for lonely br And their dreams that used to be. br br It's a place to leave our sorrow. br And a place to not regret. br A place that gives us pleasure br In our sadness even yet. br br Though our memories often linger br And our dreams may come and go, br The place beside the river br Is a place that we should know. br br So, if by chance, you see me there br In a memory or a dream. br You'll know I've found contentment br In the water of the stream.