River Song

Live performance alongside musician Greg McGarvey at John & Peter's in New Hope, PA

Found a bottle of tequil'r in the bottom of the river, took a sip - it dripped clear and true Then I took a swall'r and it made me hoot n holler, now there's nothin in this world I won't do

The River with provide if you open up yer mind, take a dip, take a swim or two

You gotta visit her often and she'll keep you from the coffin

Show respect and She'll provide for you...

When I'm out-a walkin', the River gets to talkin; I take a seat and I crack a cold beer

She speaks to my soul, makin' diamonds from coal, and together we shed a few tears

The River will provide if you open up yer mind, take a dip, take a swim or two

You gotta visit her often and she'll keep you from the coffin

Show respect and she'll provide for you...

Go to church on the banks, my sufferin' she takes. As for tithe, I give all that I can

Pickin' up trash, 'cause I aint got much cash - her love surprasses that of any man

The River will provide if you open up yer mind, take a dip, take a swim or two

You gotta visit her often and She'll keep you from the coffin

Show respect and She'll provide for you...

Show respect and She'll provide for you...

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This song really is based on a true story about a time when Cole and I found a sealed bottle of Don Julio partially buried in the mud, under water, in the Delaware River.

Above: Here I am, taking the first sip of the magical River tequila after its discovery on June 29, 2022.

Above: musician and dear friend, Tayla, taking her inaugural sip of the River tequila at the Alleyway Stage on May 22, 2023

Above: Geetar noodlin' extraordinaire and dear pal, Shane, takes his first sip of the River tequila. May 22, 2023

Big big thanks to Greg McGarvey for playin' alongside me at John & Peter's and for putting together the above 'music video' of our performance using a mixture of footage- all the really good shots were taking by Katie Kahpaxe. Check out Greg and Katie on social to book gigs and photography sessions of your band, respectively. @gregmcgarvey @kahpaxe

Peace on Earth,

Al