I will cross o'er the river And rest in the shade of the trees There's someone 'cross that river I can hear familiar voices calling me I know I'll miss my family I hope that they won't worry for too long 'Cause it's only 'cross the river And I'll be that much closer to my home I will cross o'er the river I've got to make it to the other shore There's something 'cross that river That's powerful and cannot be ignored I can see the grass is greener A perfect spot is waiting there for me I will cross o'er the river And rest in the shade of the trees No, it's not so big a river It's not so deep and wide I don't think I'll be coming back From the other side No, it's not so big a river It's not so deep and wide But I know I won't be coming back From the other side I will cross o'er the river And rest in the shade of the trees There's someone 'cross that river I can hear familiar voices calling me I know I'll miss my family And I hope that they won't worry for too long 'Cause it's only 'cross the river And I'll be that much closer to my home It's only 'cross the river And I'll be that much closer to my home