"City of Gold"

When I was young, I was told
Of a river that flowed to a city of gold
A city that shines in the dark of night
A city of beauty and wondrous sight

Where is this river so the city I'll find
Dreams of finding it always on my mind
A city of pure diamonds and gold
I wish for my own eyes to behold

All my life I always looked for the river
Every time I cross one I get the fever
Down the river or upstream is the city standing
I wish to follow the water in it's wandering

Because I seek maybe one day I'll find it
And there will I stand in front of it
The city of gold that is always on my mind
I can now and forever leave behind