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lyrics

I crossed the river in the Autumn bloom
I crossed the river when the world was new
And all things were holy, all things were true
I crossed the river alone

I crossed the river in the summer heat
On the banks of the river, I laid down to sleep
I dreamed that the water turned red at my feet
I crossed the river alone

I crossed the river in the driving rain
I found the table where the choice had been laid
A pacifist’s Bible, a soldier’s steel blade
I crossed the river alone

I crossed the river in the silver frost
I crossed the river when all was lost
I sat on the banks and counted the cost
I crossed the river alone

credits

from The Big Trail & Other Ballads of the Tuscarawas, released January 19, 2024
Josh Compton: writing, singing, guitar, harmonica
Coby Hartzler: recording, piano, ambient sounds

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