Chords with lyrics
Song: Jacob’s Dream
Artist: Alison Krauss
Capo 2
Verse
Am C
In the spring of 1856 with the snow still on the ground
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Two little boys were lost in the mountains above the town
Am C
The father went out hunting the boys had stayed behind
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While mother tended to her chores they wandered from her side
Verse
Am C
The two had gone to follow him and lost their way instead
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By dusk the boys had not been found and fear had turned to dread
Am C
200 men had gathered there to comb the mountain side
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The fires were built on the highest peak in hopes they'd see the light
Chorus 1
D Am
Oh mommy and daddy why can't you hear our cries
C Am
The day is almost over, soon it will be night
D Am Em
We're so cold and hungry and our feet are tired and sore
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We promise not to stray again from our cabin door
Verse
Am C
Now Jacob Diverd woke one night from a strange and eerie dream
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He saw a path between two hills near a dark and swollen stream
Am C
He told his wife he saw the boys huddled close beside a log
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For two more nights the dream returned this vision sent from God
Chorus 1
Verse
Am C
A thousand men had searched in vain the west side of pop's creek
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But Jacob's wife knew of this place and said to travel east
Am C
With a guide to take him there, Jacob came upon the scene
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And found the boys cold and still beneath the old birch tree
Chorus 2
D Am
Oh mommy and daddy, look past the tears you cry
C Am
We're both up in Heaven now, God is by our side
D Am Em
As you lay us down to rest in the presence of the Lord
F C C Em Am Em Am
Know that we will meet you here at Heaven's door
