Don't you cross that bridge evil's on the other side Don't you cross that bridge evil's on the other side The righteous road is narrow but sorrow's where the road is wide On the other side On the path of a lifetime it's easy to backslide Keep your eyes on the hilltop let your conscience be your guide Don't you cross that bridge evil's on the other side The righteous road is narrow but sorrow's where the road is wide On the other side If you'll lie you'll cheat if you'll cheat you'll steal If you'll steal well I'm afraid you will k** Don't cross that bridge evil's on the other side The righteous road is narrow but sorrow's where the road is wide On the other side [ guitar - accordion ] If you'll lie you'll cheat if you'll cheat you'll steal... It's hard on this side but meaner on the other We've got to make sure you don't go no further Don't cross that bridge evil's on the other side The righteous road is narrow but sorrow's where the road is wide On the other side