I left as soon as I was strong Off to see the land beyond I took a road way up on high Bodies lying either side I stood and wondered how could I Cross the river to the other side Cross the river to the other side
A road like this can be a friend Taking journeys home again Or else you give it one more try Risk it all to satisfy Waiting till the cloak of night To cross the river to the other side Cross the river to the other side
I call out loud, "A man is down I saw his robe and ruby crown." But no one listened, no one tried Unless the money's not all right We'll hit borders every mile To cross the river to the other side Cross the river to the other side
Well all the things I'd want for you I only wish some lives got through Still I hold my head up high Hands for baby little life I know you're waiting there till I Cross the river to the other side Cross the river to the other side