[originally performed by Jimmy Cliff]



Many rivers to cross

But I can't seem to find my way over

Knowing I am lost

As I travel along the white cliffs of dover



Yes, I got many rivers to cross

And it's only my will that keeps me alive

I've been licked, washed up for years

And I merely survive because of my pride



And this loneliness won't leave me alone

It's such a drag to be on your own

Lovers left me, I don't know why

So I guess I'm gonna have to cry (oh, God, help me!)



So many rivers to cross, but...

But just where do I begin I'm playing for time

There have been times I find myself

Thinking of committing some dreadful crime



There are many rivers to cross

There are many many many many many many many rivers

But I got to... I have to... I must... (oh, God, help me!)

I got to find my way away