Let Me Walk Lord By Your Side
Ralph Stanley
Written by Carter Stanley
Key of G · Chords: I IV V
Open in Bluegrass Book: transpose, play alongVerse 1
G In a church on Sunday morning D7 G Sat a man unwelcome there D7 G Judged by men and not by Jesus D7 G He lifted up his voice in prayer
Verse 2
Steer me on the righteous pathway D7 G Help me humbly to abide C G Hold me to your precious bosom D7 G Let me walk lord by your side
Verse 3
Several silent moments followed D7 G It seemed that no one was in that room D7 G Then a voice it roared like thunder D7 G Look for me I’m coming soon
Verse 2
Steer me on the righteous pathway D7 G Help me humbly to abide C G Hold me to your precious bosom D7 G Let me walk lord by your side
Verse 4
Such a change I’ve never witnessed D7 G Tear filled eyes were plainly shown D7 G Gathered there around that stranger D7 G Saying God bless you welcome home
Verse 2
Steer me on the righteous pathway D7 G Help me humbly to abide C G Hold me to your precious bosom D7 G Let me walk lord by your side