Yes, I need you, and I love you
But oh, the water's wide
Oh, yes
I am trying, I am trying to get there
To battle the tide

Build a bridge, come to shore
Build a bridge, this I've heard before
Ah, ah
I'll be coming, I am trying to get there
To battle the water

Build a bridge, come to shore
Build a bridge, this I've heard
How I have heard so many times
For so many years gone by

Yes I need you, and I love you
But oh, the water's wide
Oh, yes
I am trying, I am trying to get there
To battle the tide
Oh, yes
I know