Intro Instrumental: Em D Em G Em G Em Verse 1: Em I've gone down the river of sadness D I've gone down the river of pain Em In the dark, under the wires G Em G Em I hear them call my name Verse 2: Em I gave you the key to the highway D And the key to my motel door Em And I'm tired of leaving and leaving G Em G Em I can't come back no more
Verse 3: Em Oh, my dark-eyed friend D I'm recalling you again Em Soft voices that speak nothing G Em G Em Speak nothing to the end Instrumental: Em A Em A Em Verse 4: Em Oh, Mother of Earth the blind they call D But, yet stay behind the wall Em Their sadness grows like weeds G Em G Em Upon my thighs and knees Verse 5: Em Oh, Mother of Earth the wind is hot D I tried my best, but I could not Em And my eyes fade from me G Em G Em In this open country Instrumental Outro: