Ever running to the sea

The way my dreams get away from me

The distant mountains stand so still

But the river is a wishing well

The river is a wishing well



Summer drew me to her shore

The river opened up her door

I stepped inside the cool retreat

To feel my mother's heartbeat

Just to feel my mother's heartbeat



Chorus:

I lost one shoe in the wild Missouri

But I don't care 'cause I'm in no hurry

Take it away downstream

Take my troubles, but leave my dreams

Take my troubles, but leave my dreams

Leave my dreams



Dreamers lose the light of day

But their nights are filled with golden clay

Hand me down a red sombrero

And let the river flow

Let the river flow



Chorus



I lost one shoe in the wild Missouri

But I don't care 'cause I'm in no hurry

Take it away downstream

Take my troubles, but leave my dreams

Leave my dreams

Leave my dreams