Here near black waters divine is Dangling from every branch Black waters Swallow up our hollow fears Steer us on On Faith On faith we come for miles around Just to hear that precious sound Of harmony From the mouth of the fool Fool Fool, who is the innocent Courageous words are heavensent To remind Strike the chord while it's hot Lead us to that sacred spot Where, believe it or not We are found
Chorus I give thanks for what is given Offer up to the next, downstream Row row, row your boat Gently down May the circle be unbroken Merry go round Again, again Red Bird Who weaves the elders' song Into a message nest We are not alone We are the wellspring of those Who came before Of theirs, our voices born Our song so ancient Older than we can imagine The gift of fearless love-givers