The Tale Of A Broken Bridge Lyrics

Four men walked where the river ran,

A broken bridge, no steady plan.

"We'll cross tonight, no turning back,

But one must lead this shattered track."

Step with care, the wood may break,

One wrong move, the river takes.

If I fall, don't wait for me,

The current pulls to eternity.

The youngest spoke, "Tie me fast,

I'll go first, I'll make it last."

Each step creaked, the rope grew tight,

His shadow danced in the fading light.

Step with care, the wood may break,

One wrong move, the river takes.

If I fall, don't wait for me,

The current pulls to eternity.

The boards gave way, the rope held firm,

He swung and swayed, his stomach churned.

"Pull me up!" his voice rang clear,

But the river roared, "He stays down here."

Step with care, the wood may break,

One wrong move, the river takes.

If I fall, don't wait for me,

The current pulls to eternity.

Three returned where four had gone,

The bridge was lost, but they marched on.

The river keeps what it can claim,

And whispers still the young man's name.