I have not come, to testify
About our bad bad misfortune
And I ain't here a wonderin' why
But I'll live on, and I'll be strong
Cause it just ain't my cross to bear.
Sat down and wrote you a long letter, just the other day
Said as sure as the sun rises
Tomorrow I'll be up and on my way
But I'll live on, and I'll be strong
Cause it just ain't my cross to bear.
(lead)
But I'll live on, and I'll be strong
Cause it just ain't my cross to bear.
But in the end baby,
Don't reach out for me
I'm not gonna carry on
But I'll live on, and I'll be strong
Cause it just ain't my cross to bear.