Many Rivers To Cross Lyrics
Joe Cocker
Lyrics
Many rivers to cross
but I can't seem to find my way over
wandering I'm lost
as I travel along the white cliffs of dover
Many rivers to cross
and it's only my will that keeps me alive
I've been ripped, 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
my women left me but she wouldn't say why
guess i'll just break right down and cry
Many rivers to cross
but just where to begin
I'm playing for time
there've been times i find myself
thinking of committing some terrible crime
Still this loneliness won't leave me alone
it's such a drag to be on your own
my girl left me but she wouldn't say why
guess I'll just break right down and cry
Many rivers to cross
but I can't seem to find my way over
wandering I am lost
as i travel along the white cliffs of dover
Many rivers to cross
and it's only my will that keeps me alive
I've been ripped, washed up for years
and I merely survive because of my pride
Song & Lyrics Facts
Joe Cocker's "Many Rivers to Cross" is a soulful, bluesy song that was released in 1969. It was included on his third studio album Joe Cocker!
and written by Jimmy Cliff. The band accompanying him on the track includes Leon Russell on keyboards, Carl Radle on bass guitar, Jim Keltner on drums, and Bobby Keys on saxophone. The lyrics of this classic folk-rock song tell a story of hardship and struggle as one searches for hope in life. It speaks of an individual's journey towards finding inner peace and faith while they cross many rivers to get there.