| Song Length |
3:49 |
Genre |
Unique - Unclassified |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
River Modetta
These bridges move commotion
a flow so steady up above my head
these wagons, these locomotives
these midnight diesels grumbling all night long
O Modetta, sweep me
Keep me moving on
These kitchens, these porch swings broken
these mud-track alleys creeping riverside
These farmers kneeling at the water
there?s a red barn sighing when the wind blows through
O Modetta, sweep me
Keep me moving on
Roll on, Mighty River, Roll On
These gamblers, these one-eyed mongrels
there?s a banjo playing up around the bend
These Mondays, the school bell?s clanging
but the kids can?t hear it from the fishing hole
O Modetta, sweep me
Keep me moving on
Roll on, Mighty River, Roll On
©2005
SJ Murphy
1770 Massachusetts Ave. #198
Cambridge, MA 02140
sjmurphy@murphysworkshop.com
617-504-4991