Life Of Sorrow

Written by Carter Stanley, Ralph Stanley

Key of F · Chords: I IV V

Verse 1

      F                            Bb
After traveling through this world of sorrow
          C7            F
No one on earth to call my friend
                     Bb
I’m on my way to old Kentucky
                C7              F
Where I met and loved but could not win

Verse 2

     F                Bb
I’ve always loved you little darlin
   Bb    C7               F
My heart will always feel the same
  F                        Bb
I could never do one thing to hurt you
    Bb     C7             F
I’d rather die than bring you shame

Verse 3

     F                        Bb
When that cold dark shroud is wrapped around me
     Bb  C7       F
They lay my weary head to rest
     F                    Bb
Will you stand around and gaze upon me
    Bb  C7           F
For I’m the one that loved you best

Verse 4

     F                          Bb
When your golden hair is turned to silver
    Bb     C7         F
The master calls your soul to Him
      F                       Bb
Where we can be free from all our troubles
     Bb   C7           F         F
I’ll meet you there at journey’s end