Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Verse 1:
B minorBm
Darlin' Sarah, you know I’m leaving
G+G A augmentedA B minorBm
I'm 21 and bound to roam
I've got a pistol and a greenback dollar
Gmaj7Gmaj7 F#F# F#7F#7 B minorBm
Fare thee well, I’ll ride alone
Verse 2:
Willie my darlin', don't leave me standing
G+G A augmentedA B minorBm
You know I'll gladly be your bride
I've got a dagger and a silver dollar
G+G F# minorF#m B minorBm
Ride away and you're bound to die
Chorus:
G+G D MajorD
Love it changes like the seasons
G+G B minorBm
Steal your heart like an old freight train
G+G D MajorD
Leaves a young heart cold and wanting
A augmentedA Gmaj7Gmaj7
Comes and goes like a summer rain
Verse 3:
B minorBm
Darlin' Willie come down with me
G+G A augmentedA B minorBm
To the river … one last time
I've got treasures for you only
G+G F#F# B minorBm
Pleasures for you there to find
Verse 4:
Oh dear Sarah, you know I love you
G+G A augmentedA B minorBm
In your trust I do reside
I’ll go with you down to the river
G+G F# minorF#m B minorBm
Take my hand, you’ll be my guide
Chorus:
G+G D MajorD
Love it changes like the seasons
G+G B minorBm
Steal your heart like an old freight train
G+G D MajorD
Leaves a young heart cold and wanting
A augmentedA Gmaj7Gmaj7 G+G
Comes and goes like a summer rain
B minorBm
Like a summer rain
Instrumental:
G+G D MajorD G+G B minorBm G+G D MajorD A augmentedA Gmaj7Gmaj7 G+G B minorBm
Verse 5:
Darlin' Willie, take my hand now
G+G A augmentedA B minorBm
Let’s go down to the water's edge
Wade on in … feel the water
G+G F#F# B minorBm
Wrap around and take us in
Verse 6:
Oh dear Sarah, I'm so scared now
G+G A augmentedA B minorBm
The water's rising and I can’t swim
Hold my hand and I'll go with you
G+G A augmentedA B minorBm
Sink on down to the promised land
G+G F#7F#7 B minorBm
Sink on down, down to the promised land
Chorus:
G+G D MajorD
Love it changes like the seasons
G+G B minorBm
Steal your heart like an old freight train
G+G D MajorD
Leaves a young heart cold and wanting
A augmentedA Gmaj7Gmaj7 G+G
Comes and goes like a summer rain
A augmentedA Gmaj7Gmaj7 G+G B minorBm
Comes and goes like a summer rain