AS Recording 2017 – Jimmy Cliff – Many rivers to cross

Artist	Jimmy Cliff
Song	Many rivers to cross
Tempo	70 bpm
Original Instrumentation	Guitar, Organ, Bass, Drums & Perc, Choir
Original Length	2.50

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Step 1	Download the Logic X file – ‘Many rivers to cross AC’ and the ‘many rivers to cross audio’ folder. There is also a prearranged EXAMPLE version. Import the audio. Follow the instructions in the ‘Importing Audio’ tutorial.
Step 2	Construct the arrangement using the acoustic guitar loops provided in the MEDIA tab of the Logic project Use the fade tool to get rid of any clicks
Step 3	Set up a track to record vocals. Take care with your record levels. Record the vocals
Step 4	Add some reverb to the vocal and acoustic guitar using an auxiliary bus.
Step 5	Balance the levels between the vocals and guitar
Step 6	Experiment with double-tracking the vocal for the chorus section. Experiment with harmonies for the Bridge section.

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Many rivers to cross lyrics

Many rivers to cross
But I can’t seem to find my way over
Wandering I am lost
As I travel along the white cliffs of Dover

Many rivers to cross
And it’s only my will that keeps me alive
I’ve been licked, washed up for years
And I merely survive because of my pride

And this loneliness won’t leave me alone
It’s such a drag to be on your own
My woman left me and she didn’t say why
Well I guess, I have to try

Many rivers to cross
But just where to begin, I’m playing for time
There are times I find myself
Thinking of committing some dreadful crime

Yes, I’ve got many rivers to cross
But I can’t seem to find my way over
Wandering I am lost
As I travel along the white cliffs of Dover

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