Once we ran and lived as one
In another world, my little one
Where whispering trees and dark rivers run
I told a dream to you
Now outside the streets are gray
And the childhood games we played
Have faded away
CHORUS:
My baby, she has restless nights
(She has restless nights)
My baby, she has restless nights
On late-night movie screens
Young lovers look so sure
Lost in wide-wake dreams
That they can't afford
Once I held you in my arms
On a bed of stone
Now we have grown
(CHORUS)
Once we ran and lived as one
In different world, my little one
Where whispering trees and dark rivers run
I told a dream to you
Now I pray, darling, for the night
We'll dance down these darkened halls
Once again to fall
Into a dream
(CHORUS)
A The River outtake. This is the Tracks version recorded on 11 April 1980 at The Power Station, New York City. Covered by The Rocking Chairs. Outtake 1 and outtake 2 also exist.
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Liner notes from the One Step Up / Two Steps Back: The Songs Of Bruce Springsteen tribute booklet: