The Church In The Wildwood
Tennessee Ernie Ford
Written by William S. Pitts
Key of G · Chords: I IV V
Open in Bluegrass Book: transpose, play alongVerse 1
G D7 There's a church in the valley by the wildwood G No lovelier spot in the dale C G No place is so dear to my childhood D7 G As the little brown church in the vale
Verse 2
D7 Come to the church by the wildwood G Oh come to the church in the vale C G No spot is so dear to my childhood D7 G As the little brown church in the vale
Verse 3
D7 There close by the side of that loved one G 'Neath the tree where the wild flowers bloom C G When farewell hymns shall be chanted D7 G I shall rest by her side in the tomb
Verse 2
D7 Come to the church by the wildwood G Oh come to the church in the vale C G No spot is so dear to my childhood D7 G As the little brown church in the vale
Verse 4
D7 How sweet on a clear Sabbath morning G To listen to the clear ringing bells C G Its tones so sweetly are calling D7 G Oh come to the church in the vale
Verse 2
D7 Come to the church by the wildwood G Oh come to the church in the vale C G No spot is so dear to my childhood D7 G As the little brown church in the vale