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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mark Knopfler
Vocals
Guy Fletcher
Synthesizer
Ian Thomas
Drums
Glenn Worf
Bass Guitar
Richard Bennett
Acoustic Guitar
Greg Leisz
Pedal Steel Guitar
Jim Cox
Hammond Organ
Emma Topolski
Background Vocals
Tamsin Topolski
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mark Knopfler
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Mark Knopfler
Producer
Guy Fletcher
Producer
Luie Stylianou
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Rowan McIntosh
Assistant Recording Engineer
Tom Coath
Assistant Recording Engineer
Eve Morris
Assistant Recording Engineer
Edie Delafield
Assistant Recording Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Now the highway is sleeping
The plains are still
The steel rails are silent
Sun's going down behind the hills
And the night comes falling
With the evening star
Wherever you're going
Wherever you are
[Chorus]
You are one deep river, old friend
One deep river, amen
You're one deep river, old friend
One deep river, amen
[Verse 2]
The wild geese are flying
Into the west
And your soul is heading
To its rest
But your light will keep on burning
Like that evening star
And your song will keep returning
Wherever you are
[Chorus]
You are one deep river, old friend
One deep river, amen
You're one deep river, old friend
One deep river, amen
Written by: Mark Knopfler