Intro: C Verse 1: C G I'll admit my steps are growing wearier each day C Still I've got certain journey on my mind G The lures of this old world have ceased to make me wanna stay C And my one regret is leaving you behind
Verse 2: C G If it proves to be his will that I'm first to cross C And somehow I'll be feeling it will be G When it comes your turn to travel likewise don't feel lost C For I will be the first one that you'll see Chorus: C And I'll be waiting on the far side banks of Jordan C C I'll be sitting drawing pictures in the sand G C And when I see you coming I will rise up with a shout C C G C And come running through the shallow water reaching for your hand Interlude: C C G C Verse 3: C G Through this life we've labored hard to earn our meager fare C It's brought us trembling hands and failing eyes G So I'll just rest here on this shore and turn my eyes away C Until you come then we'll see paradise Chorus: C And I'll be waiting on the far side banks of Jordan C C I'll be sitting drawing pictures in the sand G C And when I see you coming I will rise up with a shout C C G C And come running through the shallow water reaching for your hand Outro-Chorus: (C) I'll be waiting on the far side banks of Jordan C C I'll be sitting drawing pictures in the sand G C And when I see you coming I will rise up with a shout C C G C And come running through the shallow water reaching for your hand C C G C C And come running through the shallow water reaching for your hand