Song

The River

by Bruce Springsteen

The River is a 1980 song by Bruce Springsteen, 4:59 long. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Body of Water, Wet Term song themes.

Karaoke version available

Released 1980 Length 4:59 Heartland Rock, Rock

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Performance tips

• Begin with haunting harmonica-accompanied vulnerability on opening verses
• Build through the narrative of economic hardship and lost dreams
• Deliver the is a dream a lie line with deep emotional questioning

In these themes

• 🌊Body of Water"River"
• 💦Wet Term"River"

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "The River" karaoke

More songs by Bruce Springsteen

• 4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)1973 · 5:36
• Born in the U.S.A.1984 · 4:39
• Born to Run1975 · 4:31
• Dancing in the Dark1984 · 4:01
• Downbound Train1984 · 3:56
• Glory Days
• Hungry Heart1980 · 3:19
• New York City Serenade1973 · 9:56

All songs by Bruce Springsteen