Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Verse 1: Bm Darlin' Sarah, you know I’m leaving G A Bm I'm 21 and bound to roam I've got a pistol and a greenback dollar Gmaj7 F# F#7 Bm Fare thee well, I’ll ride alone Verse 2:
Willie my darlin', don't leave me standing G A Bm You know I'll gladly be your bride I've got a dagger and a silver dollar G F#m Bm Ride away and you're bound to die Chorus: G D Love it changes like the seasons G Bm Steal your heart like an old freight train G D Leaves a young heart cold and wanting A Gmaj7 Comes and goes like a summer rain Verse 3: Bm Darlin' Willie come down with me G A Bm To the river … one last time I've got treasures for you only G F# Bm Pleasures for you there to find Verse 4: Oh dear Sarah, you know I love you G A Bm In your trust I do reside I’ll go with you down to the river G F#m Bm Take my hand, you’ll be my guide Chorus: G D Love it changes like the seasons G Bm Steal your heart like an old freight train G D Leaves a young heart cold and wanting A Gmaj7 G Comes and goes like a summer rain Bm Like a summer rain Instrumental: G D G Bm G D A Gmaj7 G Bm Verse 5: Darlin' Willie, take my hand now G A Bm Let’s go down to the water's edge Wade on in … feel the water G F# Bm Wrap around and take us in Verse 6: Oh dear Sarah, I'm so scared now G A Bm The water's rising and I can’t swim Hold my hand and I'll go with you G A Bm Sink on down to the promised land G F#7 Bm Sink on down, down to the promised land Chorus: G D Love it changes like the seasons G Bm Steal your heart like an old freight train G D Leaves a young heart cold and wanting A Gmaj7 G Comes and goes like a summer rain A Gmaj7 G Bm Comes and goes like a summer rain
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