Many rivers to cross But i can't seem to find my way over Wandering i am lost As i travel along white cliffs of dover 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 My baby left me and he didn't say why Well i guess i'll have to try Many rivers to cross But just where to begin I'm playing for time There have been times i find myself thinking of committing Some dreadful crime 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 white cliffs of dover