When the whole world lets you down

I`ve got many rivers to crossBut I can`t seem to find my way overMany rivers to cross and it`s only my willThat keeps me aliveI`ve been licked, washed up for years and,I merely survive because of my pride.And this loneliness won`t leave me aloneIt`s such a drag to be on your ownMy woman left and she didn't say whyWell I guess I have to try.Many rivers to cross but just where to beginI`m playing for timeThere`ll be times I find myself thinkingOf committing some dreadful crime.