When I am alone, 'fraid of the dark She sings in the night Holds me close to her heart My only friend who can comprehend Why she visits me, time and again Like a river in the sky Why, oh, why do we cry? Do we cry? Just like a river in the sky Why, oh, why do we cry? Do we cry? As I walk this life, doubt on my mind I pray to fly burden-free She covers me so patiently As I learn to deal with the pain Like a river in the sky Why, oh, why do we cry? Do we cry? Just like a river in the sky Why, oh, why do we cry? Do we cry? If I let myself go back in time I see the sadness in her eyes She knew the tears would always come and go Like a river in the, like a river in the sky Like a river in the sky Why, oh, why do we cry? Do we cry? Just like a river in the sky Why, oh, why do we cry? Do we cry? Do we cry?