Many Rivers To Cross

by Jimmy Cliff
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Lyrics

(F)Man y riv ers to (Am)cross

but I (A)can’t seem to find

my way o ver.

(F)Wan der ing, I am (Am)lost

as I (A)trav

el a long

the white cliffs of (F)Do ver.

(F)Man y riv ers to (Am)cross

and it’s (A)on ly my will

that keeps me a (F)live.

I’ve been (F)licked, washed up for (Am7)years

and I (A)mere ly sur vive

be cause of my (F)pride.

Oh, that lone li ness won’t (F)leave me a lone.

It’s such a drag

to be on your own.

My wo man left and she (F)did n’t say (Dm7)why.

Well, I guess I’ll have to (C)cry.

Many Rivers To Cross β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Many Rivers To Cross" by Jimmy Cliff: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 62 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œMany Rivers To Cross”

Can I sing "Many Rivers To Cross" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes β€” Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Many Rivers To Cross" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Many Rivers To Cross" by Jimmy Cliff in?
The backing track is in Bb at 62 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Many Rivers To Cross" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Many Rivers To Cross"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "Many Rivers To Cross", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Many Rivers To Cross" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Many Rivers To Cross"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Many Rivers To Cross"?
"Many Rivers To Cross" was originally performed by Jimmy Cliff. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "Many Rivers To Cross" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Many Rivers To Cross" by Jimmy Cliff. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Many Rivers To Cross" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Many Rivers To Cross" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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