The River Is Wide lyrics

The river is wide The river is wide The river is as broad and white as satan's smile The soul of man can never hide The river is wide The river is wide The river is calm The river is calm The river's as safe as a babe asleep in a mamma's arms The soul of man needs a soothing balm The river is calm The river is calm The day is long The day is long The day's own light is faint and wan I'm as weak as I am strong The river is wide The day is long