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
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
Now they got me walkin' 'round 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
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