Joel, Billy - The River Of Dreams Lyrics






In the middle of the night
I go walking in my sleep
From the mountains of faith
To a river so deep
I must be looking for something
Something sacred I lost
But the river is wide
And it's too hard to cross

And even though I know the river is wide
I walk down every evening and I stand on the shore
And try to cross to the opposite side
So I can finally find out what I've been looking for

In the middle of the night
I go walking in my sleep
Through the valley of fear
To a river so deep
And I've been searching for something
Taken out of my soul
Something I would never lose
Something somebody stole

I don't know why I go walking at night
But now I'm tired and I don't want to walk anymore
I hope it doesn't take the rest of my life
Until I find what it is that I've been looking for

In the middle of the night
I go walking in my sleep
Through the jungle of doubt
To a river so deep
I know I'm searching for something
Something so undefined
That it can only be seen
By the eyes of the blind
In the middle of the night

I'm not sure about a life after this
God knows I've never been a spiritual man
Baptized by the fire, I wade into the river
That runs to the promised land
In the middle of the night
I go walking in my sleep
Through the desert of truth
To the river so deep
We all end in the ocean
We all start in the streams
We're all carried along
By the river of dreams
In the middle of the night





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  1. P.... S....

    I don't know how 3.3k people can't like good music. Must not have ben in their gen, it was for me tho. I was 11 when this song came out

  2. M.... J....

    Whats up grade 9!

  3. A.... G....

    This song has the calmest vibes

  4. J.... J....

    psalm 23 billy joel always screams christianity he is a spritual man and i know it

  5. K.... R....

    Welcome to Long Island....#NYC

  6. T.... E....

    2020 anyone?

  7. H.... -....

    Who watch this on 2020 ?

  8. P.... A....

    God, this song brings back memories. I used to wake up to this song everyday as a child

  9. I.... G....

    Bravo, Billy!

  10. S.... H....

    Such a great song ♡

  11. S.... G....

    River of dreams........

  12. D.... T....

    Best song of the humanity

  13. J.... S....

    1:01 I'm getting some serious Trashin' the Camp vibes

  14. A.... G....

    I drive by this bridge and area frequently. It was filmed in Middletown, CT on the Connecticut River, Rt9. There's the Providence & Worcester Railroad Bridge, Arrigoni Bridge, Glastonbury Ferry and other surrounding towns. The COME ON OVER sign is located in Portland..it is how we measure the spring flooding when all the snow melts from Vermont and Mass. 😁

  15. J.... R....

    Love it!

  16. J.... J....

    I never knew what faith billy Joel had . to good for christie billy Joel scream Christianity faith but world did not see it . to good for christie. tramp is still selling her body. all she has is slut appeal I have also been fooled by loose women

  17. m.... ....

    True Star. True Man.

  18. M.... D....

    This song really needs to be in the end credits of PianoMan 🎹 starring Ben Platt as Billy Joel and distributed by either Paramount Pictures or Sony/ Columbia Pictures. Dexter Fletcher should direct that movie just like he did to Rocketman (2019) a movie about Elton John starring Taron Egerton distributed by Paramount Pictures and Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) a movie rock band Queen and distributed by 20th Century Fox.
    👇🏽

  19. C.... R....

    A guy from Africa went to my college, he was ultra-brilliant, spoke like 8 languages, english was his Fifth or Sixth - but he would walk around just singing this to himself pretty much all day like it was no big deal. Spring Sing talent show rolls around and he gets on stage and sings it, halfway through the colleges vocal choir joined in with him. Good stuff.

  20. S.... ....

    I searched for this song just to dislike it because it plays all the fucking time at my job and I have a love for hating it.

  21. R.... M....

    A classic

  22. s.... j....

    billy joel was the music of my life . between 74 and 90 he was on my radio constantly and I loved every song . but , I feel so abandoned by him , like he thought what he had to say wasn't relevant anymore . god , we need him more than ever to be a voice of love , patience, kindness . he can be cold like all of us at times but , if you listen to his music , you know inside how much he feels , god , do I miss that . so BILLY IF YOU'RE LISTENING GET OFF YOUR ASS AND COME BACK !!

  23. R.... V....

    We all go walking in the middle of the night the eyes to see the ears to hear

  24. R.... ....

    Year 2020 and still listening this awesome song !!!!

    R.... ....

    Yes me is a beautiful inspirational song

    R.... ....

    Its got me hooked

    R.... ....

    My Choir teacher put this song on the other day and our whole Choir sang it. It was so beautiful and incredible to watch all of us sing this song when not even half of the class knew it, it just kind flowed out of us

    R.... ....

    @McKinlie Murer Yep!! the power of music, many seek it, few really find it .... You did!!!

  25. U.... M....

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX2lUJpYyDqWGrJyPE014mL5OCOjIqZsx
    La musique des années 60, 70 et 80 avait une sensation et une profondeur. Malheureusement, la musique d'aujourd'hui semble avoir perdu cela. Puissant comme un coup de hache dans votre cœur et doux comme un murmure dans votre cœur. Belle voix éthérée. Un des meilleurs. Je t'aime Billy.

  26. C.... G....

    2020 baby! 😁😁😁

  27. d.... ....

    Definitely my favorite Joel song. Love this song.

  28. B.... S....

    It was darkness after this great album.

  29. S.... Q....

    Fantastic!

  30. J.... C....

    Anyone still sick of seeing people whoring for likes in 2019...

  31. s.... r....

    Could also be a baptismal song, if played without vocals. Love the Choir backdrop

  32. J.... ....

    I remember listening to this as a kid in the early 90s in the shitty VC commy we had! #OldiesNeverDie

  33. M.... W....

    this song reminds me of when i got baptized in the Jordan River like the guy in the video it was such a amazing and spiritual experience i'll never forget

  34. S.... G....

    Filmed in my hometown of Portland, Connecticut.

  35. s.... t....

    Just makes you happy

  36. R.... O....

    This song is beyond brilliant

  37. H.... m....

    Seeking answers to questions that you already know the answers. Hoping for answers that would explain why they're are such questions.

  38. T.... k....

    2001 when I found this gem

  39. C.... S....

    Joel is from my hometown in long island. I been outside of his mansion 😬

  40. B.... D....

    In the middle....of night...running home ....fast......

  41. B.... D....

    Golden....

  42. 0.... ....

    2020 who is with me?

    0.... ....

    0secretusername0 me

  43. m.... u....

    In the middle of the niiiiiight.





    Rahul Gandhi: I woke up in the morning.

    Yeah I know not the exact quote but...

  44. g.... H....

    Muy genio, desde buenos aires, argentina, you are the best! 😂

  45. J.... K....

    This song reminds me 1993-1994 season it was wonderful

  46. C.... ....

    I remember singing this song in my middle school choir like 10 years ago but this is my first time hearing the actual song.

  47. k.... D....

    After all the fun and good times and dreams and Pursuits we have in our lives we always end up in this spot he describes in the song. There is a reason we're here, it's not just to have a good time and when we reach that crossroads that feeling you feel in the middle of the night is God calling you to walk into the river of Truth. Whether you believe it or not and whatever your opinions about life if you ever feel that pull on you get down on your knees and ask God to show you what it's all about. And as a final note Come As You Are, you don't need to be perfect because none of us are

  48. h.... q....

    I am still listening

  49. R.... K....

    Aboriginal song

  50. R.... K....

    I love 💖 it

  51. B.... C....

    2020 here we come river of dreams, bring it on!! Saw Billy perform 10
    Years ago. Here’s to the last month of the decade 🍾🥂

  52. R.... N....

    I just found out they filmed this on a defunct train bridge in Middletown CT where I live.....who knew??

  53. J.... M....

    The bridge in this video is in my town, legit every highschooler takes pictures there

    J.... M....

    May I ask where that is?

    J.... M....

    Connor Thomas It’s a rail road bridge over the CT river between Portland and Middletown in Connecticut. It’s directly next to the Arigoni Bridge, so you can look that up too.

  54. C.... C....

    Great song

  55. L.... P....

    Always loved this song I never knew it was Billy Joel!!

  56. M.... G....

    Still listening almost Christmas 2019

    M.... G....

    I might play it xmas day

  57. D.... �....

    Suspivious minds,
    Suspicion is a helpful tool to conduct ones life.
    Suspicion will lead to caution and that is alwsys good, unless egzagurated, taken out of proportions. So I suspect, my love, to be notily envolved untill I ask him and he tells me the truth.
    Than I am in peace.
    But I yearn for truth and I do not doubt the truth. I do recognize the truth
    and except it with all my heart. Peoples different games of untruthfulnrss
    Is unsetlling. It is to be avoided, as far as I am concerned. Little suspicion goes a long way twards better telationships. God bless us all and kees us simple without major suspicions.+

  58. G.... S....

    Siamo quasi nel 2020 e questa canzone sempre attuale

  59. A.... P....

    I LOVE THIS SONG! Only a couple of days ago my world studies teacher had us do a project regarding why are rivers so important and he chose about 6 different songs about the river. He then had us chose which song was our favorite song and take meaningful lyrics and also draw about them. I chose The River of Dreams. I actually really enjoyed this project as it had this song in the project. I am so happy we did this project because now I discovered this beautiful, heartwarming song!

  60. W.... S....

    This song was downloaded on Oct. 2nd, my birthday. This song I feel deep in my soul.

  61. N.... B....

    Billyjoelgreatsongnumberoneagreeanybodydec2019

  62. A.... J....

    Genuinely originally,vision v.v.good work. I loved it.

  63. S.... ....

    Jesus is what you lookin for

  64. K.... B....

    I remember this track...when l was only grade 3...watching from Zimbabwe....that's good music

  65. R.... M....

    This song is so uplifting!

  66. L.... J....

    River???

  67. �.... �....

    Хит на века👏👏👏👏👏👏🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼😀👍👍👍👍👍🍹

  68. L.... Z....

    Listen to this then listen to “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.”

  69. G.... ....

    I think the best thing is how much fun he has. He's just living his best life and enjoying what he does

  70. T.... ....

    "We all end in the ocean
    We all start in the streams
    We're all carried along
    By the river of dreams"
    My favourite part.

    T.... ....

    3:00 Love that shout!

  71. B.... P....

    This is an outstanding song, makes you want to stand up and sing!

    B.... P....

    At least clap...

  72. S.... ....

    Billy is really talented

  73. M.... C....

    MAESTRO!!!!!

  74. B.... B....

    good times

  75. S.... A....

    اغنية رائعة استمعت إليها كثيراً وكانت مسجلة عندي فيديو من قناة ام تي في ميوزك في التسعينات

  76. C.... S....

    that is something man

  77. A.... S....

    Great song.... Love his songs. I think him for all his great works

  78. C.... A....

    My 3rd favorite song :v

    C.... A....

    Which are 1st n 2nd??

    C.... A....

    @Deepa Patil 1st You May be Right and 2nd Matter of Trust

  79. s.... z....

    セピアにスーツ姿のビリーが良いですね!

  80. M.... D....

    They can play that song in the end credits of the movie about Billy Joel’s life and career called Piano Man with Ben Platt as the rock singer. Who else Billy Joel fans agree? Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing’s Columbia Pictures?
    👇🏽

    M.... D....

    Montravius Daniel I agree, nephew!

  81. J.... D....

    Oh Uncle Manny- DJ Johnny

  82. T.... C....

    Anyone who says this is cheesy, you can lick the cheese out of my ass.

  83. J.... ....

    STILL packing the GARDEN in N.Y.2019 !GREAT OF GREAT🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾♥️

  84. D.... T....

    Das ist einfach gute Musik....heute gibt es fast nur Schrott...

  85. S.... ....

    Omg..
    Blessed by this song

  86. E.... A....

    what can i say , damn i miss the 90s the best decade in my life

  87. L.... T....

    Listening Since Billy Joel Started !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just turned 57 and I can't stop listening to all the MAJESTIC MUSIC OF ALL THE GREAT PERFORMERS !! MAN the music nowadays are not the same.

  88. E.... ....

    I love Billy Joel but this song just gets on my nerves... I dunno why but it is so damn annoying and repetitive... not his best work that's for sure..

  89. S.... ....

    my home town. Portland CT

  90. d.... k....

    One of my fav artists of all time.

  91. A.... B....

    IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT

    A.... B....

    I GO WALKIN' IN MY SLEEEP

  92. N.... B....

    Greatsongbillynumberonenov2019greatband

  93. B.... P....

    We're all carried along by the river of dreams

  94. B.... P....

    Kinda of a spritual thing he did here but. Still a 👍 song. Preach on brother

  95. D.... d....

    "I don't know why i've been walking at night but now i'm tired and i don't wanna walk anymore"
    i want this written on my tombstone

  96. M.... M....

    Incredible as ever!! I Love his songs

  97. j.... ....

    What a genius this man is.

  98. J.... ....

    lolll this video makes no sense