Waterfalls lyrics - Bette Midler

A lonely mother gazing out of the window

Staring at her son that she just can't touch

If at any time he's in a jam, she'll be by his side

But he doesn't realize he hurts her so much

But all the praying just ain't helping at all

'Cause he can't seem to keep himself out of trouble

So he goes out and he makes his money the best way he knows how

Another body laying cold in the gutter

Don't go chasing waterfalls, please stick to the rivers

And the lakes that you're used to

I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all

But I think you're moving too fast

Little precious has a natural obsession for temptation

But he just can't see

She gives him loving that his body can't handle

But all he can say is, "Baby is good to me"

One day he goes and takes a glimpse in the mirror

But he doesn't recognize his own face

His health is fading and he doesn't know why

Three letters took him to his final resting place

I told him

Don't go chasing waterfalls, just stick to the rivers

And the lakes that you're used to

I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all

But I think you're moving too fast

Don't go chasing waterfalls, please stick to the rivers

And the lakes that you're used to

I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all

But I think you're moving too fast (moving too fast)

Moving too fast (moving too fast)

Don't go (don't go) chasing waterfalls (waterfalls), please stick to the rivers

(Oh my darling) And the lakes that you're used to (stick to what you're used to)

I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all

But I think you're moving too fast

Moving too fast