The Chords Structure and Lyrics for UB40`s version of 'Many Rivers To Cross'
which is taken from their 1983 L.P Labour Of Love.
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[Intro Play Twice]
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[Verse]
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Many rivers to cross but i can`t seem to find my way over,
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Wandering i am lost as i travel along the white cliffs of Dover,
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Many rivers to cross and it`s only my will that keeps me alive,
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I`ve been licked washed up for years and i merely survive
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because of my pride.
[Verse 2 Repeat With Below Lyrics,Then Enter Below Bridge/Chorus]
[Bridge]
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And this loneliness won`t leave me alone,
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It`s such a drag to be on your own,
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My woman left and she didn`t say why? Well i guess i`ve
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got to cry. (i`ve got)
[Verse 3 Repeat The Above Pattern With Additional Lyrics Below]
[Verse 2]
Many rivers to cross but just where to begin
i`m playing for time,
There`ve been times when 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,The white cliffs of Dover.
[Verse 3]
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,
I`ve got many,Many rivers to cross,
Oh,
Wandering i am lost,
Oh,Oh,Oh.
[Outro Till Fade]
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