Tell me

Oh mother tell me now
Where do you go to fill that light you have
Is there something in the water
Down by the river

Oh father tell me how
Am I supposed to know which road is mine
Do I follow where the wind blows
Is there anything we know for sure

Oh sister tell me where
Where did you go to find that strength you have
To carry all of the troubles
Right there in your hands

Oh brother tell my why
You had to go across the river
All the colors of the sky
Like someone painted with the clouds