By The Side Of The Road
Doyle Lawson
Written by Roscoe S. Reed
Key of G · Chords: I IV V
Open in Bluegrass Book: transpose, play alongVerse 1
G C G I've been traveling for Jesus the most of my life D7 Over hills and the valleys so low G C G I've been tempted by the trails the trouble and strife D7 G But someday I’ll be home with the Lord
Verse 2
C G In the shadow of this journey when friends seem so few D7 I have prayed for the Lord to be close G C G I believe I heard Him walking in the cool of the day D7 G As I sit by the side of the road
Verse 3
C G Just ahead is the sunset when Jesus will say D7 No more work in the vineyard for you G C G He will rock me to sleep in the cradle of time D7 G I will awake in the harbor of love
Verse 2
C G In the shadow of this journey when friends seem so few D7 I have prayed for the Lord to be close G C G I believe I heard Him walking in the cool of the day D7 G As I sit by the side of the road
Verse 4
C G Someday I’ll cross the river being inside the home gate D7 I may look back to earth here below G C G I may see a dear brother I've known all the way D7 G Sitting down by the side of the road
Verse 2
C G In the shadow of this journey when friends seem so few D7 I have prayed for the Lord to be close G C G I believe I heard Him walking in the cool of the day D7 G As I sit by the side of the road
Verse 5
C G I believe I heard Him walking in the cool of the day D7 G As I sit by the side of the road D7 C G As I sit by the side of the road