Ryan, Derek - Life Is A River Lyrics






As I went out walking, on a fine summer day
Through hills and the valleys, I soon lost my way
'Till I came to an old man, kneeling down by a stream
Gazing into the water, like he was lost in a dream

In his hand was a picture, he clung to for life
His eyes filled with tears, as he tried not to cry
He looked to the heaven's and started to pray
In the quiet country silence, I could hear the man say

Life is a river, I'll go with the flow
And where it will take me, the Lord only knows
I miss you sweetheart, your kindness and love
But I know one day, we'll sail away on God's ocean above

He said now young man, your a stranger to me
Could I bother you kindly, for your company
Today I am thinking, of a time long ago
And I need to tell someone, of a girl I loved so

It's forty two years today, since Rose took my hand
And proudly I lived life, her husband her man
'Till only last week son, God took her away
As I kissed her softly, these words she did say

Life is a river, I'll go with the flow
And where it will take me, the Lord only knows
I miss you sweetheart, your kindness and love
But I know one day, we'll sail away on God's ocean above

And with that the old man, sent me on my way
And sat by the water, I'll kneel for the day
I look at the river, starting out on it's life
It's where I've been close to, my beautiful wife





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  1. M.... M....

    This reminds me of my grandad who passed away 2 years ago and every time I listen to it it makes me cry

  2. N.... C....

    THE GIFT OF GOD, keep up the good Work!!!!

  3. R.... C....

    Equally beautiful song and voice. A very touching one. Love it!

  4. c.... l....

    What a talent

  5. D.... D....

    Just recently heard this song,his voice is beautiful ,brought tears to my eyes,

  6. J.... D....

    nice song idol. God bless

  7. C.... H....

    I love this song so so much❤️❤️❤️❤️💕

  8. C.... H....

    I love this song so much ❤

  9. L.... H....

    Omg he is a good singer

  10. M.... R....

    My name is mike ryan by the ways I love your music

  11. K.... D....

    igorots fav song

  12. S.... k....

    My favorite song ❤❤

    S.... k....

    Northern bawn

  13. B.... S....

    Beautiful song ----beautiful singer .

  14. B.... G....

    What can one say about this young man, he is one of the best writers of songs in a long long time ... Then the voice which is just perfect . I have loved Derek songs since the first time i heard him . Derek you have it all ,you are gifted with the songwriting and the Voice and we cant forget how great he looks as well .. Keep it up Derek ... Music lover west of Ireland ..........S......

  15. C.... A....

    Beautiful song..

  16. A.... T....

    Nice song i carried away oh dear

  17. J.... R....

    A beautiful song and a great singer🙏👍👍

  18. L.... k....

    thank you Derek this song really its beautiful...

  19. E.... B....

    Thank you Colin McClair for the lyrics to this beautiful, moving, heartrending song,

  20. C.... W....

    Derek's mum must be so proud of him, looking down from heaven. X X X

  21. B.... F....

    Love the song! Thank-You!

  22. E.... N....

    Hi, Derek! Love this song you sang....

  23. Y.... R....

    Whoes watching in 2019

  24. Z.... K....

    I love this beautiful song and his voice

  25. J.... M....

    Who are these 600 people with a thumbs down really? I wish he had done the chorus again at the end. Such a sweet sad song. It touches that spot in your heart.

  26. H.... ....

    sounds so very beautiful..

  27. E.... K....

    I love that I think of my dad and moved one's

  28. B.... W....

    That is a good song it reminds me when I was younger

  29. G.... F....

    Sad song } But lovely 1. Nicely sang ,, Good voice,

  30. m.... M....

    Not long now see him live in Scotland. Life is a river

  31. F.... W....

    This has got to be one of the best songs I have ever heard, brings tears to my eyes 💜💜xx

  32. b.... O....

    Drinking down the river and smokeing few Marys Jane's happy out 28/7/2019 ..time 7.21 😂😂🍻🍻🍻

  33. A.... T....

    what a nice song ever!,

  34. l.... y....

    Simply beautiful

  35. S.... P....

    beautiful song talented singer

  36. P.... M....

    See I love this. Movin

  37. M.... C....

    My first time hearing this song. A beauty and very well sung. 🎤

  38. M.... Q....

    Beautiful.God bless you.

  39. M.... M....

    👌🏻👌🏻👏👏

  40. b.... O....

    Beautiful song never gets old top class 👌💯😀

  41. C.... M....

    As I went out walking, on a fine summers day.
    Through hills and the valleys, I soon lost my way.
    'till I came to an old man, kneeling down by a stream.
    Gazing into the water, like he was lost in a dream.
    In his hand was a picture, he clung to for life.
    His eyes filled with tears, as he tried not to cry.
    He looked to the heaven's and started to pray.
    In the quiet country silence, I could hear the man say.
    Life is a river, I'll go with the flow.
    And where it will take me, the Lord only knows.
    I'll miss you sweetheart, your kindness and love.
    But I know one day, we'll sail away on God's ocean above.
    He said now young man, your a stranger to me.
    Could I bother you kindly, for your company.
    Today I am thinking, of a time long ago.
    And I need to tell someone, of a girl I loved so.
    It's forty-two years today, since Rose took my hand.
    And proudly I lived life, her husband her man.
    'Till only last week son, God took her away.
    As I kissed her softly, these words she did say.
    Life is a river, I'll go with the flow
    And where it will take me, the Lord only knows
    I miss you sweetheart, your kindness and love.
    But I know one day, we'll sail away on God's ocean above.
    And with that the old man, sent me on my way
    And sat by the water, I'll kneel for the day
    I look at the river, starting out on it's life.
    It's where I feel close to, my beautiful wife.

  42. E.... M....

    thanks for the beautiful soothing voice Derek

  43. T.... L....

    Beautiful song Derek, keep up the good work coz you are truly an inspiration

  44. M.... Q....

    Good Song

  45. K.... D....

    This makes me cry every time 😢

  46. J.... I....

    I think I'll sing along with this touching song, so:-
    s I went out walking, on a fine summers day.
    Through hills and the valleys, I soon lost my way.
    'till I came to an old man, kneeling down by a stream.
    Gazing into the water, like he was lost in a dream.
    In his hand was a picture, he clung to for life.
    His eyes filled with tears, as he tried not to cry.
    He looked to the heaven's and started to pray.
    In the quiet country silence, I could hear the man say.
    Life is a river, I'll go with the flow.
    And where it will take me, the Lord only knows.
    I'll miss you sweetheart, your kindness and love.
    But I know one day, we'll sail away on God's ocean above.
    He said now young man, your a stranger to me.
    Could I bother you kindly, for your company.
    Today I am thinking, of a time long ago.
    And I need to tell someone, of a girl I loved so.
    It's forty-two years today, since Rose took my hand.
    And proudly I lived life, her husband her man.
    'Till only last week son, God took her away.
    As I kissed her softly, these words she did say.
    Life is a river, I'll go with the flow
    And where it will take me, the Lord only knows
    I miss you sweetheart, your kindness and love.
    But I know one day, we'll sail away on God's ocean above.
    And with that the old man, sent me on my way
    And sat by the water, I'll kneel for the day
    I look at the river, starting out on it's life.
    It's where I feel close to, my beautiful wife.

  47. M.... E....

    a great song, I am crying...

  48. J.... D....

    This  song was recorded on our beautiful Mount-Leinster  on the border of Co,Wexford and Co,Carlow   ,great acting and singing  by to great men

  49. T.... C....

    Life is a river il go with the flow and where it will take me the lord only knows ❤❤❤🌏

  50. A.... G....

    Im so sorry Derek I only heard about ur mother today. May her gentle soul rest in peace

  51. R.... ....

    Beautiful, just beautiful. Just heard Derek Ryan for the first time today and I'm hooked ❤️❤️

  52. D.... N....

    Love your voice and your words <3

  53. m.... r....

    Fin sang

  54. C.... D....

    This Song Was Played At My Wife's Funeral.

  55. m.... r....

    Just the perfect beautiful we song 👌

  56. B.... M....

    This song was played at my Great Aunty’s funeral, beautiful song x

  57. m.... r....

    Nydelige sang

  58. A.... F....

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎 need a duet tryout with this guy

  59. L.... S....

    Tears running down my face feeling so low atm xx

  60. R.... G....

    so sweet

  61. J.... G....

    I first found this piece of beautiful music and words in an Owen Mac video. Now, I have found the writer and most capable presentation of this song. I will still follow Owen but I will be paying as much attention to you. Two people with so much talent. Owen sings but does not write any of his music. Maybe one day he will find his way to where you are. Great voice and words.

  62. h.... w....

    relatable to anyone who has ever lost anyone they loved. never have i ever come across words as beautiful and moving as yours. amazing work, keep it up, keep singing your heart out and making us feel the emotions that your music portrays, just so beautiful.

  63. P.... D....

    I Love your song it Brings back the good Times you at such a wonderful Singer😍😘😂🤣💋💄

  64. J.... M....

    Great song

  65. p.... m....

    Beautiful singer

  66. p.... m....

    Beautiful singer

  67. S.... W....

    I love this song and you got a great voice

  68. F.... S....

    My dads song love it 🥰

  69. C.... M....

    Beautiful song, beautifully sung.   Thank you Derek.

  70. T.... S....

    I have fell in love with his music. Every song just hits that spot in your soul and heart.

  71. A.... W....

    This young man is so talented, he not only can sing them, he can write them as well. Thank you for sharing him with us !!!

  72. R.... C....

    I love the music but I can't download it😥

  73. L.... H....

    Stunning be blessed

  74. M.... S....

    God how I love this song

  75. T.... M....

    Perfect

  76. W.... S....

    I’ve been looking for this song!! Thanks for the share.
    Brilliant song

  77. B.... S....

    Love this! Song and your singing of it! ❤️👏👏👏👏👏

  78. W.... H....

    Absolutely Beautiful! love it!!!!!!

  79. N.... D....

    Derek Ryan 😍
    Derek Ryan 😍
    Derek Ryan 😍
    Derek Ryan 😍
    Derek Ryan 😍

  80. R.... C....

    Subscribe😃

  81. C.... D....

    😍😍😍

  82. L.... H....

    Such a beautiful song ❤❤

  83. D.... ....

    Beautiful beautiful song could listen to it over and over this is my next song on my guitar and a big boooo for those who put a thumbs down

  84. O.... G....

    I could listen to this beautiful song it's so sad but yet so true that's what life is it's a cycle of love and loss Derek you are a fantastic singer and songwriter !!!

  85. S.... S....

    This is my favourite Ryan Beautiful song!!

  86. B.... H....

    KID'S got talent . I'm impressed .

  87. D.... C....

    rip gbnf too beloved lost ones all whole family friends in all the travellers community's all over the world work wat our bare hands come home sit back home making there ways making there family happy that what open road all about ❤💙💚💛💜❤💙💚💛❤💙💚💛💋❤💛💛💜

  88. D.... C....

    a lovely song talking about the country side talking about love family friend top class travellers community's best interest songs God bless Amen 💜💙💚💛

  89. D.... C....

    all a can say this going up in the charts 👍x

  90. P.... F....

    Sung in the correct way this song will give anyone a big hit. It is one of the best written songs in many years. From this country anyways.

  91. S.... G....

    Beautiful Song I love It So Much I play it so often

  92. D.... H....

    this makes me cry:( so beautiful those xxxx i have soft heart thanks so much for the beautiful song

  93. A.... ....

    I love this song

  94. M.... C....

    👍👍wish I had a lady to dance to this beautiful song to thanks Derek it be a lovely rumba song