I, have not come,,, to testify
about our bad bad misfortune
and I ain't here wondering why.
but i'll live on....i'll be strong
it's just not my cross to bear.

I... sat down,, and wrote you a long letter,
just the other day baby.
I said just as sure as the sun rises baby
tommorow i'll be up and on my way
i'll live on,, i'll be strong
it's just not my cross to bear.

lead break...

Cross to bear yes now baby.

But in the end girl
ah long about the end of your road
don't reach out for me baby
no,,, i'm not going to carry your load
but i'll live on,,, i'll be strong.
It's just not my cross to bear.