many rivers to cross but i just 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 all in my mind keeps me alive well i ve been licked washed up for years and i merely survived cause of my pride and this loneliness won t leave me alone it s such a drag to be on your own my woman left me and she didn t say why and i guess and i guess i have to try try and this loneliness won t leave me alone it s such a drag to be on your own my woman left me and she didn t say why and i guess and i guess i have to try try many rivers to cross but just where to begin i m playing for time there have been times i ve found myself sitting in limbo oh no oh no for a lifetime many rivers to cross and i just can t seem to find my way over wandering i am lost as i travel along white cliffs of dover