Too far to the river, and even the lake's away.
I see the old skipping stone that came along.
I might as well hold it, and when good luck finally comes my way,
I'll throw the stone to the lake and it'll be gone.

It won't be long for the skipping stone,
to become the perfect round and flat rock.
See the stone jump around, and soon it sinks into the water.
I'll be here waiting for the skipping stone,
to run away and jump out of the big dock.
It may bounce with tiny steps, and soon it sinks into the water.
For the skipping stone.

Maybe stones need some water, or they need a drink.
Cause this stone cannot stay around for too long.
I've got stones begging to be skipped, because the lake is so far away,
And there is no place to skip this lonely stone.

It won't be long for the skipping stone,
to become the perfect round and flat rock.
See the stone jump around, and soon it sinks into the water.
I'll be here waiting for the skipping stone,
to run away and jump out of the big dock.
It may bounce with tiny steps, and soon it sinks into the water.
For the skipping stone.

It won't be long for the skipping stone. (to sink in the water)
I'll be here waiting for the skipping stone. (to sink in the water)
It won't be long for the skipping stone. (to skip in the water)
I'll be here waiting for the skipping stone.
For the skipping stone.