Jim Croce - Lover's Cross (Live) [remastered 16:9]

Αudio-visually remastered (improved) widescreen [16:9] version of this live performance by Jim Croce and Maury Muehleisen (BBC, July 1973).

Lover's Cross

Lyrics/Music: Jim Croce

I guess that it was bound to happen
Was just a matter o' time
But now I've come to my decision
And it's a-one of the painful kind
Cause now it seems that you wanted a martyr
Just a regular guy wouldn't do
And baby I can't hang upon no lovers cross for you

Yeah, I really got to hand it to ya
Cause girl you really tried
But for every time that we spent laughin'
There were two times that I cried
And you were tryin' to make me your martyr
And that's the one thing I just couldn't do
And baby, I can't hang upon no lovers cross for you

Cause tables are meant for turnin'
And people are bound to change
And bridges are meant for burnin'
When the people and memories they join
___aren't the same

So I hope that you can find
Another who can take what I could not
He'll have to be a super guy
Or maybe a super god
Cause I never was much of a martyr before
And I ain't 'bout to start nothin' new
And baby, I can't hang upon no lovers cross for you

Cause tables are meant for turnin'
And people are bound to change
And bridges are meant for burnin'
When the people and memories they join
___aren't the same

So I hope that you can find
Another who can take what I could not
He'll have to be a super guy
Or maybe a super god
Cause I never was much of a martyr before
And I ain't 'bout to start nothin' new
And baby, I can't hang upon no lovers cross for you

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[Thadesgal]

I watched a docu on JC and I always thought he was hispanic only to find out he was like Serbian. Goes to show how we stereotype :o / . Not that it mattered. Hell, he could have been a martian and I would have still loved his songs. I often wonder where folks like Jim would be today. Would they still be making music? Would they influence songwriters of today to be more sensitive? Indeed, there are many out there now who want what Jim has. (has.)

[maxstratos]

@Thadesgal JC was not of Serbian but Italian-American descent. His melodic approach to music also is a reminder of the Italian influence. Although motivated by his wife Ingrid to play country and folk music together, when this Italian-American mix matured in his mind his star shone immediately. Of course, Maury helped significantly in this with his great talent, but it was Jim who took the lead having the confidence of being able to communicate directly with the audience.

[RUBENCARLOS1]

why oh why they dont make music like this anymore,the lirycs the guitars, just one piece of art ,miss the 70s

[soulfinger81]

damn!!! why couldn't i sing like that!!

Jim is one of a kind! Soulful and you can see it in his eyes while singing... really straight from the heart..

[surrrrrrrfffxoxo76]

Always reminds me of my childhood...my Dad could play every one of his songs...PERFECTLY...Merry Christmas Daddy..I miss you everyday..♥

[Jawbreaker424]

Great music always stands the test of time! That's why Jim and maurys music still touch our lives! Two men, two guitars and a bond that one else can ever match! They left us still amazed And wishing for more ! The unforgettable and unmatched talents lives on! Thanks Jim and Maury!

[debbiesue2u]

what an amazing artist taken from us way too soon his music touched souls... got me through my awkward teen years.. will always love hearing his voice sooooo soothing and HONEST

[42awww]

What a gem of a man and king of singing/songwriting. I just found out he only releaseased 3 albums!!!!! Each LP must havebeen like a greatest hits! Could you imagine what else he would have come up with??!! He had already written the greatest love song ever, (in my humble opinion), TIME IN A BOTTLE. Just a titanic talent that made the world a better place.

[MrCueball961]

God we were blessed in the '70s! We had the hard rockers, the birth of Southern Rock with the Allman Brothers, and the singer/ songwriters like Croce, James Taylor, Carol King and others. When I hear this stuff it just brings back some awesome memories!

[spidermonkeykid95]

@maxstratos Does it really matter?

[Thadesgal]

@ITALOVER2 I see. Thanks for the correction.

[ITALOVER2]

@Thadesgal  . . you confused Serbian with Sicilian . . he and his family were from South Philadelphia- a very Italian area . . like his guitarist Maury -from Trenton another very Italian place !! Croce means Cross in Italian Jim Cross is the transliteration of his name ,. . and he had a cross to bear in life and in death ! His music will LIVE FOREVER !

[bigmarty56]

@katrobrosi You may well be right.

[ladykitty2133]

Love it, thank you so much for sharing this! His music is so beautiful