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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
Intro:
Cm Fm Dm G
Verse 1:
Cm
There's a tree at the crossroads
Fm
There's a nail in my shoe
Ddim
Repeat to me softly
Cm
As you vow that we'll see you through
C
Let's go to the other side
Fm D
And take in the view
Cm G
Our eyes will see better there
Cm Fm
Watching the river flow
Dm Ddim Cm G Am7 G
You may say, "I don't know", but "I do"
Break:
C Cm Fm Dm7 G
Verse 2:
Cm
Every night will be starless
Fm
Every day will be fine
Ddim
Each hour will be peaceful
Cm
As the reeds make the river slow
C
The earth will be broken
Fm D
And will lie there below
Cm G
I am yours, you are mine
Cm Fm
To long for longer is a crime
Dm Ddim Cm G Am G
You may say, "I don't lie", but "I do"
Cm G Cm G
But "I do"
Outro:
C Cm Fm Fm7 Dm G Cm
Song History
Published: April 23, 2021
Last Updated: February 7, 2026