Oh Lord, how many times will I die? With every heartache, tear that I cry Will I find my path, Oh Lord How hard I try! How many times will I die? Oh Lord, how many songs will I sing? With every gospel read and every offering will I find my faith inside my fiery ring? How many songs will I sing? (She says) Listen to the river Listen to the wind If you listen to the voice inside You will not have to ask me again Oh Lord, how many ways will I love? In places here on earth, or in the skies above? Will I find my truth? Oh Lord, will I be judged? How many ways will I love? Listen to the river Listen to the wind If you listen to the voice inside You will not have to ask me again Oh Lord, how many lives will I live? My soul's been busy, Lord! I got so much to give. Will I learn my lessons or go around again? How many lives will I live? Listen to the river Listen to the wind If you listen to the voice inside You will not have to ask me again