The River Ran Slow by Phil Riley published on 2022-11-16T10:32:31Z Simply because I was born at a lucky time and in a lucky place I have never been obliged or forced into direct involvement in any of the cruel conflicts that have happened and are happening in the world. I find myself continually aware of this and grateful for it. This song is a kind of lament, I suppose, for those far less fortunate than myself. The River Ran Slow We thought we knew everything Everyday was a spring We didn’t know pain, we didn’t know change But a change was to come Yes, a change was to come It came with a lie It came from the sky It came with a bomb But how would we tell? How could we know? When our hearts were young And the river ran slow Watching darkening skies Through rose coloured eyes Hearing the sound that was shaking the ground Well a pen or a gun When all said and done It comes to the same When it comes to the blame So why did we have to run But how would we tell? How could we know? When our hearts were young And the river ran slow Flow sweet river flow And blow gentle winds Sway sweet willows-o When will we dream again? But how would we tell? How could we know? When our hearts were young And the river ran slow When our hearts were young And the river ran slow Phil Riley October 2022 Genre Folk & Singer-Songwriter Comment by Steve Low Nice shot of nostalgia with a fine bed of music 2023-04-13T20:31:06Z Comment by IanD Thanks for the link Phil, I love it, 2023-01-13T08:25:23Z Comment by Jim Mcgill fantastic song Phil, great lyric, another beauty 2022-12-07T04:29:58Z Comment by No killie fish A really great song Phil, great songwriting. Johnny 2022-11-30T08:29:14Z Comment by Gaz Brownie Nice piece of songwriting/performance so endearing to listen to with a clear production . Great job Phil 👍 2022-11-28T12:53:09Z Comment by TheGat(s) Very attractive production Phil 2022-11-26T07:44:06Z Comment by Frank DANA Very nice song with some lovely arrangements and vocals ! 2022-11-26T06:37:53Z Comment by Mick Mangan Beautiful song, and I love the arrangement. 2022-11-22T16:42:56Z Comment by Aaron Phyre Beautiful! 2022-11-17T16:56:02Z Comment by Dave Taylor Fantastic lyrics and arrangement as always. 2022-11-17T14:35:10Z Comment by Reynard Collective Sweet sounding track. 2022-11-17T09:20:41Z