River Between

[Intro] (Acoustic guitar fingerpicking begins, setting a gentle, melancholic mood) [Verse 1] The springtime sun warmed the river stone Where Evie sat, feeling so alone Across the water, strong and deep Her Liam watched, promises to keep He waved his hand, she waved hers too The current swift, what could they do? The water rushed, a silver band Dividing lovers, hand from hand. [Chorus] Oh, river wide, river deep Guard the secrets that we keep Carry whispers on your tide From my true love on the other side Someday the waters will run low And back to me my love will go. [Verse 2] Summer came with blossoms bright Fireflies danced in the warm night Evie sang a lonesome tune Beneath the pale and watchful moon Liam carved her name in bark On his side, waiting in the dark He heard her voice across the foam But couldn't guide his true love home. [Chorus] Oh, river wide, river deep Guard the secrets that we keep Carry whispers on your tide From my true love on the other side Someday the waters will run low And back to me my love will go. [Bridge] Autumn leaves fell red and gold The air grew sharp, the wind blew cold The river swelled with autumn rain Bringing only deeper pain Winter frost began to creep Their longing never went to sleep Though ice might bind the river's flow Their hearts still burned with hopeful glow. [Verse 3] Then one spring morn, a different sight The river shrank, bathed in pale light Winter snows had melted slow Leaving stepping stones below A path revealed, though rough and steep Across the river, dark and deep Liam saw and held his breath Stepped out to brave the water's depth. [Chorus] Oh, river wide, river deep Guard the secrets that we keep Carry whispers on your tide From my true love on the other side Someday the waters will run low And back to me my love will go. [Outro] (Instrumental swells slightly as Liam reaches the other bank. Guitar fades gently into silence, implying their reunion).