[Verse 1]

I kissed my penny and I threw it in

I prayed I'd keep my soul

Went down to the river where the water bends

The only place I know

[Pre-Chorus]

Oh, I can't see

The forest

For the trees

[Chorus]

So will you wait for me?

Will you wait for me?

Will you wait for me?

My evergreen

[Verse 2]

Standing at the water's edge

The Mississippi's overflowing

Hold your current in my hands

You bring the meaning to my moments

[Pre-Chorus]

Oh, I can't see

The forest

For the trees

[Chorus]

So will you wait for me?

Will you wait for me?

Will you wait for me?

My evergreen

[Bridge]

Oh, I can't see

The forest

For the trees

Oh, I feel so

Hopeless against the stream

[Chorus]

So will you wait for me?

My evergreen

I know it's just as hard in Heaven

So will you wait for me?

My evergreen

I know it's just as hard

My evergreen

Evergreen

My evergreen