Fogelberg, Dan - River Of Souls Lyrics






I take my place along the shore
And I wait for the tide
It seems I've passed this way before
In an earlier time
I hear a voice like mystery
Blowing warm through the night
The silent moon embraces me
And I'm drawn to her light

I follow footprints in the sand
To a circle of stone
Find a fire burning bright
Though I came here alone
And in the play of shadows cast
I can dimly discern
The shapes of all who've gone before
Calling me to return

There are no names
That fit these faces
There are no lines that can define
These ancient spaces
The spirits dance across the ages
And melt into a river of souls

Lo que es de mio (What is mine)
Lo que es de Dios (What is God's)
Lo que es del rio (What is the river's)
Melt into a river of souls

I take my place along the shore
And I wait for the tide
It seems I've passed this way before
In an earlier time
To every man the mystery
Sings a different song
He fills his page of history
Dreams his dreams and is gone

There are no names
That fit these faces
There are no lines that can define
These ancient spaces
The spirits dance across the ages
And melt into a river of souls

Lo que es de mio (What is mine)
Lo que es de Dios (What is God's)
Lo que es del rio (What is the river's)
Melt into a river of souls





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  1. B.... J....

    Thank you JMEagle. You keep Dan’s musical legacy alive. My darling husband died from prostate cancer too. During his illness we listened to Dan’s music. I’ll forever be missing these two lovely men.

  2. P.... E....

    Brilliant is an absolute understatement to this gem !💎 😢🎹🎤🎸🎹♥️♥️♥️♥️👋♥️🇦🇺

  3. D.... M....

    Incredible song I love the Spanish guitar.

  4. S.... M....

    Dan .....a beautiful human being. I miss him every day.

  5. S.... R....

    Beautiful. Nothing less. Thank you.

  6. K.... Z....

    When I have passed this will be the song for my burial. Only Dan could have written such a spiritual song, may I meet him in the river one day.

  7. D.... B....

    Love this strangely beautiful song .....! Something surreal ... So beautiful reminds of some old Spanish song ........really captivating voice of Dan Fogelberg.......

  8. H.... ....

    ...we need not wonder -Lo que es de Dios? for Dan is just up ahead beckoning; waiting; wading in the river...

  9. J.... W....

    Mike.......Michle Beers wants to talk with you.

  10. R.... L....

    Wow, canción e interpretación maravillosas!!! 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

  11. P.... G....

    Always loved this song, you did yet another fantastic job, thanks for all you do to keep me smiling

  12. H.... ....

    ...Dan forever singing upstream in soul's river; seeking shadowed meanings and a firm footing to dance ashore. We'll dream his dreams so that he'll never really be gone, but missed so. (thanks...101 for the unforgettable images)

  13. a.... w....

    Just magic, left us far too soon.

    a.... w....

    I've got all his music and play it over again, especially when traveling thru the mountains of Virginia. Those 2 go together for me like shoes and shoe strings. I miss him very much!!  but we've got his music, thank God.

  14. M.... B....

    mike just mimi weird devices they I said she he I wanted to mimimike togetherness tonight morning mimis sunshine mike tonight I got money too your worth all the money in the world you mike my in gods gift to us our sleep yes in your arms again so tonight secure its the only way mimimikes arms again tonight and around mimi too yes in our bed home ours good things good things good not over sorry eather your one only mike darrows stay with mike forevermore Mimi its mikemimi too mighty mouse great darrows Mini mike mimi first new home finally found someone who cares thats mimis mike mikes to too tell you I love you yo your face OK tonight jean helps those who helps themselves I splended mike took mimintook the decorations down at senior center try one day lunch OK thankyou baby boy Mimi's new baby boy mike

  15. M.... B....

    hi sweetie need mike its mimi OK I want still waiting for you mimimi got mike got mimi barb Tyler mimi met this afternoon after mimis work barb called heath and human devices they said i m back in medicade we yup mimi mimi be OK ring tonight OK put our new beginng can't wait to see you mike go to DMV Mon OK anytime I wanted it to get this over medicade yup we mimi mike first mike terrific fantastic would want mike too

  16. M.... B....

    mike did you get milk for coffee because Mimi can if you want to mimi tonto mimi mike lone ranger mike white horse just one we need colts for us try warm up mikemimi part if us as long enough for mimimike forevermore you won't hear this gal companeing mike got mimi come home and let mimi warm you up in mike completel sweetheart my new bed room warm too just for you and I mike Mimi eat supper try tonight kisses keep you warm Mimi mike only ok we terrific lovet run for the roses song from Dan fogelburg close enough ok mike correct it ok mike Fri ok move in anyway you can come have supper here tonight kisses warm us up because we freedom togetherness morning we sunshine get my sunshine from mike my sunshine tonight herray for mike excited about us mike we mimi gal guy too mike Mimi wedding too we talk about it tonight found someone who really cares no end bob just mike Mimi favorite songs sing run for the roses song you sing to mimi mike ok bed warm us I'm up mike on you mike Mimi too ok you greater mike Mimi terrific fantastic want we you

    M.... B....

    Congratulations on your escape.

  17. M.... F....

    Really enjoy your beautiful videos and Dan's beautiful music. THANK YOU

  18. P.... V....

    My gosh! What an absolutely incredible songwriter, singer and multi instrumentalist! I'm running out of superlatives! (I'll just create some new ones.) This song, like many of Dan's songs, is just 'through the roof' beautiful in every way.... Thank you JMEagle! Awesome job!

    P.... V....

    Paul Van Helden Photography .. yes!!! Running out if Superlatives, EXACTLY me too...no word!!! WOWIE WOWIE WOWIE!!!

    P.... V....

    He was the absolute best and I miss him dearly.

  19. S.... ....

    Dan was words with music ~ missing him and his poetry and wonders of all that life!

  20. S.... ....

    We all miss Dan!

  21. J.... K....

    Simply Beautiful!!!!!

  22. c.... ....

    So grateful for this site.. dancing with River of Souls ... tapping out this song.. Thank you JMEagle .. so beautiful your compositions such a gift such a tribute... always love you Dan.

  23. D.... D....

    i came here for Turok... Found a cool ass song :)

  24. P.... E....

    Dan where did the time go? I never thought your beautiful life would end so. I hope to run into you again:)

  25. I.... ....

    ...."not exactly commercial fare'....Dan certainly had that point right! And who should know better than he,lol. Though I love all of Dan's albums;this one is,arguably,my favorite. There is a depth and maturity to each and every one of the tracks that can only come through introspection,life experience(through which we garner wisdom),and a spiritual connection to the world and the earth as a whole. From beginning to end it speaks on topics that,in a way,we all share as spiritual beings having a human experience. Love this video! Thank you,Bill.

    I.... ....

    Nice,impeach(that too!)

    I.... ....

    AMEN 🙏

  26. j.... c....

    Plus qu'agréable.

  27. s.... ....

    This has been very helpful to me, thanks a bunch!!!!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDmoCW01F5w

  28. l.... ....

    Magnifique....

  29. B.... G....

    Oh DEAR GOD.....
    SOOO BEAUTIFUL~
    TOUCHED ME DEEPLY~
    THANK YOU FOR POSTING

    B.... G....

    Since the the 70s life has been better because I discovered Dan Fogleberg. Everyone in my family treasures his songs 😌🙌🏼🌟🧚🏻‍♀️

  30. N.... ....

    Dan Fogelberg was an extraordinarily talented man. He did a great many beautiful songs; however, I must say this is one of my personal favorites. It applies to all of us. One day we all will join that "river of souls..." Live an honorable life so that God welcomes you in your time with arms outstretched. Thank you for this beautiful post.

  31. G.... ....

    Amazing!! another brillant job done!!

  32. J.... M....

    Another fantastic video from you Bill, and Dans fabulous voice and music. Thanks my friend. Peace and love.

  33. P.... ....

    I loved everything ... music! photo! and awesome lyrics!.
    wonderful and all stars deserved *****
    Congrats! :)))

  34. D.... B....

    nice video and a wonderful song...hauntingly visual lyrics
    and melody combine to capture a wonderful listening experience!
    rip Dan ...the planet Earth misses ya' buddy!

  35. s.... ....

    Very nice.

  36. T.... ....

    For Emma and her family who lost her daddy on December 8th 2011. Emma, your daddy is now with Dan and others just as fantastic! Hang in there kiddo...they are watching over you! You will be okay!

  37. D.... S....

    Sure looks like dope growing at the begining

  38. J.... ....

    @thirdpal Peoria, Illinois Dan's hometown.

  39. t.... ....

    Great video. Where is the monument to Dan? The one seen in the video, of course?

    t.... ....

    It’s in Peoria Ill

  40. M.... F....

    Great job integrating the Memorial and other Peoria riverfront pictures!

  41. h.... ....

    Oh, Bill, you have done it, yet again! Love this video! Thank you! Love that you have the Memorial stones, I will see them one day soon!

    Dear Dan, we miss you!

  42. M.... ....

    Glad you did this one Bill....really nice job!

  43. S.... K....

    Thanks, beautiful images to my favorite music, that of Dan Fogelberg. Cheers to JMEagle101 and your fine work.

  44. P.... F....

    Bill - you did it again! This is one of my favorites and you managed to capture it so perfectly. Your images and the blending of the stones at the memorial - Fantastic!

  45. I.... ....

    Thanks again Bill! Great song and video!

  46. b.... ....

    Fantastic Bill....love the pics of the rocks memorializing Dan. Did you take those? Did you get to go to the tribue? I would have loved to have been there....