There’s a little girl out lying on her own, she’s got a broken heart.
She’s not the kind to take you down for long, she knows and plays it smart
And if she’s comin’ she’s shown no mark.
She’s heard no whistle blowin’ from the dark.
She feels like leavin’ and she don’t know why.
Without no bridges she’s trapped, so I sigh.
Don’t cross the river if you can’t swim the tide.
Don’t try denying living on the other side all your life,
You were on your own.
If you want you can ride my train
And soon forget the reason that you’re leavin’.
Lose yourself and then some time,
Maybe even save yourself some grievin’.
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah.
Don’t cross the river if you can’t swim the tide.
Don’t try denying living on the other side.
1972 – Dan Peek – Performed by America – Album: Homecoming