The Pale Horse And His Rider

Hank Williams Sr.

Written by Johnny Bailes, Ervin Staggs, Zeke Clements

Key of G · Chords: I IV V

Verse 1

G
Listen poor sinner you're drifting away
                                      D7
From the Dear Savior who's pleading today
G                                      C
What will you do when the Savior ain't nigh
              G             D7         G
When the pale horse and his rider goes by

Verse 2

The time now ain't long when the Savior will come
                                            D7
Then you'll be judged by the deeds you have done
G                                           C
On that judgment day you'll weep and you'll cry
              G             D7         G
When the pale horse and his rider goes by

Verse 3

When that trumpet sounds on the sinners below
                                   D7
Not even the angels in heaven will know
G                                     C
Then's when you'll wish you had Jesus nigh
              G             D7         G
When the pale horse and his rider goes by

Verse 4

Won't you redeem your poor wicked soul
                                       D7
You can't pay your way with silver and gold
G                                         C
If you're not saved you'll be lost in the night
              G             D7         G
When the pale horse and his rider goes by