Lead Me On

I’m standing by the river

My feet are firmly on the ground

Afraid to release myself

From the place I’ve stood so long

Where does the river go from here?

Moving forward is my fear

It’s time to go

It’s been far too long

River, take me away

I’m leaving home

To a world unknown

That forever calls out my name

Going where I’ve never been

And I’m feeling again

I’m leaving behind what held me back

River, oh river, lead me on

The sweet release of freedom

Shamelessly letting go of doubt

The shouting and the echo

Of fear is quickly fading now

No, the river is not drowning me

The rapids and the bends

They set me free

It’s time to go

It’s been far too long

River, take me away

I’m leaving home

To a world unknown

That forever calls out my name

Going where I’ve never been

And I’m feeling again

I’m leaving behind what held me back

River, oh river, lead me on

From who I was

To who I’ll be

And every tomorrow

Waiting for me

River, oh river

River, sweet river

Lead me on