Far Side Banks Of Jordan
Johnny Cash
Written by Terry Smith
Key of G · Chords: I IV V
Open in Bluegrass Book: transpose, play alongVerse 1
G D7 I believe my steps are growing wearier each day G Still I’ve got a journey on my mind D7 Lures of this old world have ceased to make me want to stay G And my one regret is leaving you behind
Verse 2
D7 But if it proves to be his will that I am first to go G And somehow I’ve a feeling it will be D7 When it comes your time to travel likewise don’t you feel lost G For I will be the first one that you see
Verse 3
G And I’ll be waiting on the far side banks of Jordan C G I’ll be waiting drawing pictures in the sand D7 G And when I see you coming I will rise up with a shout C G D7 G And come running through the shallow waters reaching for your hand
Verse 4
D7 Through this life we have labored hard to earn our meager fare G It’s brought us trembling hands and failing eyes D7 I’ll just rest here on the shore and turn my eyes away G Until you come and then we’ll see paradise
Verse 3
G And I’ll be waiting on the far side banks of Jordan C G I’ll be waiting drawing pictures in the sand D7 G And when I see you coming I will rise up with a shout C G D7 G And come running through the shallow waters reaching for your hand