Lyrics

The Old Shallow Crossing
By: Jim Anderson
July 20, 2002

A stream runs through the valley,
Behind a faded red barn,
I?ve crossed it many a morning,
As I learned the ways of the farm.

Then as the shadows grow longer,
I point my pony toward home,
On the porch I see someone waits for me,
And know that supper is on.

(Chorus)
Head for the old shallow crossing,
Then follow the trail to the pen.
Head for the old shallow crossing,
Soon I?ll be home again.

Most folks have a vestige,
A mark that says that I?m home.
Mine was always that crossing,
A sweet welcome after I?d roam.

Now from that life I?m a stranger,
And my hopes to return have all past.
Lord, I?d love to see, that old hoss and me,
Making that crossing at last.

(Chorus)
Head for the old shallow crossing,
Then follow the trail right on in.
Head for the old shallow crossing,
And soon I?ll be home again
(Solo & Modulate)

Just like the stream in the valley,
The path of life will turn.
Destinies Child merely visits,
And that?s a hard lesson to learn.
Gently as night fall approaches,
A wonderful journey begins,
I close my eyes and see, some one waits for me,
And that old shallow crossing again.
(Chorus) In my dreams, I?m going home again.