Little Old Log Cabin In The Lane
Jim and Jesse
Written by Will S. Hays
Key of G · Chords: I IV V
Open in Bluegrass Book: transpose, play alongVerse 1
G C G I'm getting old and feeble and I cannot find my way D7 I’ll never see those good old days again G C G While the years will swiftly pass the time and turn my hair to gray D7 G In my little old log cabin in the lane
Verse 2
C G Oh the chimney's falling down and the roof is all caved in D7 Letting in the sunshine and the rain G C G And the only friend I have now is that good old dog of mine D7 G And my little old log cabin in the lane
Verse 3
C G I was once so free and happy and I never knew a care D7 My wife and little children by my side G C G Our little home was humble and the happiness was there D7 G Was the dearest place in all the world so wide
Verse 2
C G Oh the chimney's falling down and the roof is all caved in D7 Letting in the sunshine and the rain G C G And the only friend I have now is that good old dog of mine D7 G And my little old log cabin in the lane
Verse 4
C G Till I take my final journey I will try to do my best D7 Though sad and heavy hearted all the day G C G I’m waiting for the summons to a happy land of rest D7 G And a mansion in a valley far away
Verse 2
C G Oh the chimney's falling down and the roof is all caved in D7 Letting in the sunshine and the rain G C G And the only friend I have now is that good old dog of mine D7 G And my little old log cabin in the lane