Minnetonka Songs ‎#92

92. Over the River

1 Over the river! oh, what is there?
Over the river, the river?
Hearts ever happy and souls ever fair,
Basking in glory for ever.

Chorus:
Over the river, the river wide,
Over the beautiful river,
Angels and blessed immortals abide,
Sinless and happy for ever.

2 Over the river! oh, who is there--
Over the river, the river?
Friends who have gone from our earth-life to share,
Life from the Bountiful Giver. [Chorus]

3 Over the river! oh, wonderful land,
Over the river, the river!
Happy and holy each radiant band,
May we be with them forever. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Over the river! oh, what is there?
• Title: Over the River
• Author: E. E. Rexford
• Refrain First Line: Over the river, the river wide
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879
• Source: From "Prize."

Tune Information

• Name: [Over the river! oh, what is there?]
• Composer: Geo. F. Root
• Key: A♭ Major