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Many Rivers To Cross (From "The Harder They Come" Soundtrack)
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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff
Lead Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff
Songwriter
Bugge Wesseltoft
Bugge Wesseltoft
Songwriter
Larry Fallon
Larry Fallon
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff
Producer
Leslie Kong
Leslie Kong
Producer
Lynford Anderson
Lynford Anderson
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
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
[Verse 2]
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
[Verse 3]
And this loneliness won't leave me alone
It's such a drag to be on your own
My woman left and she didn't say why
Well, I guess I have to try
[Verse 4]
Many rivers to cross
But just where to begin?
I'm playing for time
There'll be times I find myself
Thinking of committing some dreadful crime
[Verse 5]
Yes, I've got 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
[Verse 6]
Yes, I've got many rivers to cross
And I merely survive
Because of my will
Written by: Jimmy Cliff

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