[Verse 1]
Just across the river, a good life waits on the other side
Can't float here forever, you know it's too deep and wide
Just across the river, people are smiling so carefree
I've been told I can redeem my soul, new world waiting for me

[Bridge]
All my life I've been shortchanged
Nobody wants to hear a poor boy complain
Work like a slave to stay out of the rain
Then they closed the factory down
Yeah, they closed the factory down

[Verse 2]
But just across the river, you don't need a job, time is free
Work if you wanna, the sun is warm and the air is sweet
Just across the rivеr, clouds are calling out your name
All you need is the blood you bleed, don't need no fortunе or fame

[Bridge]
Can't you see it getting closer day by day
Golden rainbow was headed your way
No more wandering, you're there to stay
You can lay your burdens down
You can lay your burdens down
[Verse 3]
Just across the river, they're building a warm fire every night
Just across the river, the wind is calm and the moon is bright
Sweet, sweet music ringing through the valley shaking the trees
My clothes are packed and I ain't coming back, don't come looking for me

[Bridge]
Ain't nobody singing no sad songs
Tired of walking, you can rest your bones
Your spirit is never again to roam
They're calling you home
Yeah, they're calling you home

[Instrumental Verse: Electric Piano Solo]

[Bridge]
Ain't nobody singing no sad songs
Tired of walking you can rest your bones
Your spirit is never again to roam
They're calling you home
They're calling you home

[Outro]
Just across the river
Just across the
Oh, oh