First time I heard you sing it made me stronger Stronger in a way I can't explain A sound like freedom when it rings A sound like thunder – an' hard rain Chorus: A sound like clear, ripplin' water Flowin' down the mountain so long Someday, we'll meet again Somewhere on the river of song Next time I head your voice Oh, I was grateful for all I thought was lost an' gone Your voice made us rejoice Made us feel like goin' on Chorus: A sound like clear, ripplin' water ….
Deep river, windin' river, healin' river River of song Odetta, last time I heard you sing You lifted me higher – higher than ever before Your voice, so strong, so free – lifted me Purified my soul Chorus: A sound like clear, ripplin' water … Someday, we'll meet again Somewhere on the river of song Deep river, windin' river, healin' river River of song Deep river, windin' river, healin' river River of song