Gloria Gaither (b. March 4, 1942) is a songwriter for gospel music, along with her husband, Bill Gaither. She also sang in the Bill Gaither Trio, one of the most influential groups in recent Christian music.
The River Keeps A Rollin'
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics
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And I just gotta sing a song
And the music is movin' and the rhythm is groovin'
And the world just sings along
And it grows and it grows like the river flows
It's a never-ending song
The river keeps a-rollin and I just gotta sing
And the song rolls on and on
The love of God swept over me
Making me glad, making me glad
It lifted me up and carried me on
Like the endless tide of a living sea
Making me glad, making me glad
The river keeps a-rollin' and it never stops
And I just gotta sing a song
And the music is movin' and the rhythm is groovin'
And the world just sings along
And it grows and it grows like the river flows
It's a never-ending song
The river keeps a-rollin and I just gotta sing
And the song rolls on and on
And so the river keeps a-rollin' and a-goin' and a-flowin'
And I keep on singing my song
Happy am I, happy am I
I sing it in the morning and I sing it in
The evening and I keep on movin' on movin' along
Happy am I, happy am I
The river keeps a-rollin' and it never stops
And I just gotta sing a song
And the music is movin' and the rhythm is groovin'
And the world just sings along
And it grows and it grows like the river flows
It's a never-ending song
The river keeps a-rollin and I just gotta sing
And the song rolls on and on
The river keeps a-rollin' and it never stops
And I just gotta sing a song
And the music is movin' and the rhythm is groovin'
And the world just sings along
And it grows and it grows like the river flows
It's a never-ending song
The river keeps a-rollin and I just gotta sing
And the song rolls on and on
The river keeps a-rollin'
The river keeps a-rollin'
The river keeps a-rollin' and I just gotta sing along
The river keeps a-rollin' and it never stops
And I just gotta sing a song
And the music is movin' and the rhythm is groovin'
And the world just sings along
And it grows and it grows like the river flows
It's a never-ending song
The river keeps a-rollin and I just gotta sing
And the song rolls on and on
The river keeps a-rollin' and it never stops
And I just gotta sing a song
And the music is movin' and the rhythm is groovin'
And the world just sings along
And it grows and it grows like the river flows
It's a never-ending song
The river keeps a-rollin and I just gotta sing along...
The lyrics of "The River Keeps A Rollin'" by Bill & Gloria Gaither express the unceasing movement and power of the river, symbolizing the love and grace of God. The song conveys the idea that just like how the river keeps flowing and never stops, the love of God is never-ending and constantly surrounds us. The lyrics suggest that in response to this love, one should sing and rejoice, allowing oneself to be carried away by the music and rhythm of life. The theme of the song is not only the power of God's love and its persistence but also the joy that comes from singing and praising Him.
Line by Line Meaning
The river keeps a-rollin' and it never stops
The river is an unstoppable force that keeps moving forward no matter what.
And I just gotta sing a song
I am compelled to sing a song in response to the river's unceasing flow.
And the music is movin' and the rhythm is groovin'
The music that accompanies the river's flow is lively and infectious, drawing me in and making me move with it.
And the world just sings along
Everyone who hears the river and its accompanying music can't help but join in and sing along.
And it grows and it grows like the river flows
The music and the song that accompany the river's flow keep growing and building just like the river does.
It's a never-ending song
The song that accompanies the river's flow is eternal, just like the river itself.
Like a mighty river like a raging torrent
The love of God overpowers me just like a powerful river or a raging torrent of water.
The love of God swept over me
I am overtaken by the powerful love of God, just like being swept away by a river or a flood of water.
Making me glad, making me glad
I am filled with joy and happiness as a result of experiencing the love of God.
It lifted me up and carried me on
The love of God lifts me up and carries me forward, just like a river carries along anything in its path.
Like the endless tide of a living sea
The love of God is like an infinite, unending tide of a living sea that continually moves and flows.
And so the river keeps a-rollin' and a-goin' and a-flowin'
The river keeps moving forward and flowing, never stopping or slowing down.
And I keep on singing my song
I keep singing my song in response to the river's flow, as it continues to move forward and build momentum.
I sing it in the morning and I sing it in the evening and I keep on movin' on movin' along
I sing my song throughout the day, both morning and evening, and keep moving forward just like the river does.
The river keeps a-rollin' and it never stops
The river is an unstoppable force that keeps moving forward no matter what.
The river keeps a-rollin' and I just gotta sing along
I am compelled to sing along with the river and its accompanying music, as they continue to flow and build momentum.
Writer(s): Thomas Mosie Lister
Contributed by Carter A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
CHORUS
The river keeps a-rollinā and it never stops
And I just gotta sing a song
And the music is movinā and the rhythm is groovinā
And the world just sings along
And it grows and it grows like the river flows
Itās a never-ending song
The river keeps a-rollin and I just gotta sing
And the song rolls on and on
Like a might river like a raging torrent the love of God swept over me
Making me glad, making me glad
It lifted me up and carried me on like the endless tide of a living sea
Making me glad, making me glad
CHORUS
And so the river keeps a-rollinā and a-goinā and a-flowinā
And I keep on singing my song
Happy am I, happy am I
I sing it in the morning and I sing it in the evening and I keep on movinā on movinā along
Happy am I
Happy am I
CHORUS
CHORUS
CHORUS
River keeps a-rollinā
River keeps a-rollinā
River keeps a-rollinā and I just gotta sing my song
@charlotteahlemann9907
I wrote THE RIVER OF LIFE in 1992. I wrote this song šµ when I went white water rafting along the Rio Grande River just after being diagnosed with lymphoma for the second time. I am upset š” that this song šµ isn't sung like I wrote it! (Original words are below)
Title: THE RIVER OF. LIFE
The River of Life keeps a-rollin and a never stops.
And I just gotta sing and sing
The music is MOVIVIN
AND THE RIVER IS MOVIN TOO!
All HEAVEN sings along.
And if grows and it grows AS THE RIVER FLOWS.
It's a never endings song
The River keeps a-rollin and I just gotta sing.
And the song rolls on and on
Like a mighty River is THE LOVE OF GOD, COMING IN TORRENTS, SWEEPING OVER MY SOUL
Making me glad
It lifted me up and carried me on
To The THRONE OF THE LIVING GOD
Making me glad, making me glad.
@MILAGROSPLESTED
So Lovely songs,keeps one energetic.yet feel like closer to the LORD.thank you.Booth brothers.
@ImaWVGirl
I love these guys to pieces. Michael canāt be still, I love that, Ronnie sings like an angel & so does Jim Brady. So gifted!
@Lime551
I GONNA KEEP MY BEET GOING FOR JESUS AND HIS CREATIONS ā¤ā¤ā¤ā¤ā¤ā¤ā¤ā¤ā¤ā¤ā¤ā¤
@dougwilliams5474
Canāt get enough of this song. It flows and jumps and is really kick butt. Forgive me for not having any better word to describe this masterpiece.
@ChristinaMarieAngelicque-vc3nx
FABULOUS!
@PatriciaR.E.
I love this group and this song!!!!!! Blesses me so much!!!! The enthusiasm and energy they put in this is amazing!!!!!
@annecameron4290
Ik geniet hoor
@ruedelloakes2966
Their energy, music,testimonials through their music blesses me so much. Love them. I feel like I I know them, but never met them.
@robynnorman1707
The Booth Brothers do a Fantastic Job singing Praises to God!
@jennytay9544
Greetings from Singapore. God has surely given them wonderful talents. We have a good good God. Please continue to sing more gospel songs.