Many Rivers To Cross

As recorded by Jimmy Cliff in 1993 [Live]
Written by James Chambers

Verse 1

F  Am Bb      Many rivers to cross
Am Bb C F C   but I can't seem to find my way over.
F  Am Bb      Wandering, I’ve been lost
Am Bb C F C   as I travel along the white cliffs of Dover.

Verse 2

F  Am Bb      Many rivers to cross
Am Bb C F C   and it's only my will that keeps me alive.
F  Am Bb      I've been licked, washed up for years
Am Bb C F C   and I merely survive because of my pride.

Bridge

Bb F          And this loneliness won't leave me alone.
Bb F          It's such a drag to be on your own.
Bb Dm         My woman left me and she didn't say why.
Bb C          Well, I guess I'll have to cry.

Verse 3

F  Am Bb      I’ve got many, many, many, many waters to cross over.
Am Bb C F C   It’s been hard, hard, hard, hard, hard, find a way over.
F  Am Bb      Wandering, I’ve been lost
Am Bb C F C   as I travel along the white cliffs of Dover.

Verse 4

F  Am Bb      Sometimes it gets so lonely. I scream
Am Bb C F C   and I hold onto myself. I said, I said, I said.
F  Am Bb      
Am Bb C F C   Help me somebody. Help me somebody, somebody.

Instrumental

F  Am Bb
Am Bb C F C
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Am Bb C F C

Verse 5

F  Am Bb      Love is my foundation. Wisdom is my
Am Bb C F C   capital. Struggle is my manner. And truth is my redeemer.
F  Am Bb      Sorrow is my companion. Love is my
Am Bb C F C   foundation. True love is my foundation.

Verse 6

F  Am Bb      Many rivers to cross
Am Bb C F C   and it’s been so hard to find my way over.
F  Am Bb      Wandering, I’ve been lost
Am Bb C F C   as I travel along the white cliffs of Dover.