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 oh that 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 ll have to try 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 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 4