Many rivers to cross
But I can’t seem to find my way over
Wandering I am lost
As I travel along the white cliffs of Dover
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Many rivers to cross
And it’s only my will that keeps me alive
I’ve been licked, washed up for years
And I merely survived because of my pride

CHORUS:
And this loneliness won’t leave me alone
It’s such a drag to be on your own
My woman left and she didn’t[G/F#m] say why
C D (n.C.)
Well I guess I have to try

Many rivers to cross
But just where to begin, I’m playing for time
There have been times I find myself
Thinking of committing some dreadful crime

REPEAT FIRST VERSE
CHORUS

(from The Harder They Come soundtrack, 1972)
(sent by Harlan at harlant@hawaii.edu)

YOU CAN GET IT IF YOU REALLY WANT- Jimmy Cliff

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CHORUS:
You can get it [(G)]if you really want[(G)]
You can get it [(G)]if you really want[(G)]
You can get it [(G)]if you really want
But [(G)]you must try, try and try, try and try
G G (n.C.) C
You’ll succeed at last

[(G)] [(G)] [(G)] [(G)]
Persecution you must bear[(G)]
Win or lose, you got to get your share
Got your mind set on a dream
You can get it though hard it may seem, now …CHORUS

I know it listen
[(G)] [(G)] [(G)] [(G)]
Rome was not built in a day
Opposition will come your way
But the harder the battle you see
It’s the sweeter the victory, now …CHORUS

C Eb F G F Eb C# C Eb F G F Eb C# C (all barred)

CHORUS

(from The Harder They Come soundtrack, 1972)

Roses are red, violets are blue
Believe me, I love you
Let’s not be apart
Because you’re the rose of my heart
My sweet rose, you are my queen

CHORUS
You’re my Miss Jamaica
My Miss Jamaica
You’re my Miss Jamaica
I’m crowning you myself