River Of Tears
Eric Clapton · Pilgrim
That would carry me away,
And 2 miles to the dusty street,
That I saw you on Today,
Its 4 miles to my lonely room,
Where I will hide my face,
And about a half a mile to the downtown bar,
That I ran from in disgrace,
Lord how long do I have to keep on running,
Seven hours, Seven days or Seven years,
All I know is since youve been gone,
feels like Im drowning in a river,
Drowning in a river of tears,
Drowning in a river,
feels like im drowning,
Drowning in a river,
In 3 more days I'll leave this town,
and dissapear without a trace,
A year from now maybe settle down,
Where no one knows my face,
I wish that I could hold you,
One more time to ease the pain,
But my times run out and I got to go,
Got to run away again,
Still I catch myself thinking,
One day I'll find my way back here,
You'll save me from drowning,
Drowning in a river,
Drowning in a river of tears,
Drowning in a river,
Feels like Im drowning,
Drowning in a river
Oh how long must this go on,
Drowning in a river,
Drowning in a river of tears
River Of Tears
River Of Tears stands as a poignant song in Eric Clapton's discography, appearing on the 2004 album Pilgrim. This recording captures the guitarist and singer-songwriter during a period of deep introspection, following the commercial success of his earlier work. The track reflects Clapton's signature blend of blues and rock, showcasing his ability to convey raw emotion through understated musical arrangements. While distinct from his most famous ballads, the song aligns with the thematic maturity found throughout the Pilgrim sessions. It represents a moment of quiet reflection within a career defined by both high-energy performances and tender acoustic moments. The recording remains a testament to Clapton's enduring skill in crafting melodies that resonate with listeners seeking depth and sincerity in his body of work.