Judy Collins - Miracle River Lyrics






They say that when you get there
That's when the real magic starts
Go through the plains of desire
Past the waterfall of sparks
Ten thousand burning deserts
Will weed the taker from the giver
But it's less about arriving
Than the journey to miracle river

Some live for the sparkle of the water
That will heal their achin' souls
Turn back the restless hands of time
And make their broken spirits whole
But sometimes promises of love are sweeter
Than the visions they deliver
So bless the good and the bad
On the journey to miracle river

When you're finally free
You will see
The diamond's a child of the mine
Not just a prize you saved
From the jaws of fate
It was in your heart all the time
When you finally reach your destination
Fall down on your knees and thank your maker
For all the crosses and the blessings
On the journey to miracle river

Every heartbeat is a piece in the puzzle
We're all here to solve
You can face it or just turn away
But either way one day
You'll see it all
Oh winding in the distance
Like shimmering molten silver
It will wash away the shadows
Of your journey to miracle river

When you're finally free
You will see
The diamond's a child of the mine
Not just a prize you saved
From the jaws of fate
It was in your heart all the time
When you finally reach your destination
Fall down on your knees and thank your maker
For all the crosses and the blessings
On your journey to miracle river
For all the loves and the losses
On the journey to miracle river





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  1. D.... O....

    Love hearing Judy here......for me, Michael throws it off........song a bit o'erblown maybe, D.

  2. F.... s....

    This song alone made me buy the whole album of Duets. I love how the harmony blends so well in this duet.

  3. S.... B....

    So undererrated , such a beautiful song !

  4. C.... R....

    They say that when you get there
    That's when the real magic starts
    Go through the plains of desire
    Past the waterfall of sparks
    Ten thousand burning deserts
    Will weed the taker from the giver
    But it's less about arriving
    Than the journey to miracle river

    Some live for the sparkle of the water
    That will heal their achin' souls
    Turn back the restless hands of time
    And make their broken spirits whole
    But sometimes promises of love are sweeter
    Than the visions they deliver
    So bless the good and the bad
    On the journey to miracle river

    When you're finally free
    You will see
    The diamond's a child of the mine
    Not just a prize you saved
    From the jaws of fate
    It was in your heart all the time
    When you finally reach your destination
    Fall down on your knees and thank your maker
    For all the crosses and the blessings
    On the journey to miracle river

    Every heartbeat is a piece in the puzzle
    We're all here to solve
    You can face it or just turn away
    But either way one day
    You'll see it all
    Oh winding in the distance
    Like shimmering molten silver
    It will wash away the shadows
    Of your journey to miracle river

    When you're finally free
    You will see
    The diamond's a child of the mine
    Not just a prize you saved
    From the jaws of fate
    It was in your heart all the time
    When you finally reach your destination
    Fall down on your knees and thank your maker
    For all the crosses and the blessings
    On your journey to miracle river
    For all the loves and the losses
    On the journey to miracle river

  5. M.... Q....

    I performed this song at a private party in Santa Barbara a few years back with MM !,

  6. A.... d....

    Awesome! Such beauty .....

  7. G.... S....

    She's ageless and so is this song.

  8. J.... D....

    Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As a singer/songwriter myself I soooooo appreciate this wonderful piece of work by my two favorite singers!! God Bless you both. Jan Daley