Intro: (x6) #1. One day soon I'm going to cross that river.. if I have to swim to the other side. Yeah, the last time I saw my baby, I just had to hang my head and cry. #2. Now, her folks don't want us to marry, cause they think that we're to young. I just know I could make her happy, and we could have a lot of fun. #3. Now, they got me walking around in circles. I can't even get her on the phone. I just wish they will let me see her, and leave our love affair alone. INTERLUDE: #4. One day soon I'm going to cross that river.. if I have to swim to the other side. Yeah, the last time I saw my baby, I just had to hang my head and cry. OUTRO: (x 15)