Intro: C Verse 1: C G7 G I believe my steps are growing wearier each day, G7 C Still I've got a journey on my mind. G7 Lures of this old world have ceased to make me wanna stay, G C And my one regret is leaving you behind.
Chorus: C C7 And I'll be waiting on the far side banks of Jordan. F C I'll be sitting drawing pictures in the sand, G G7 C And when I see you coming, I will rise up with a shout, F C G7 C And come running through the shallow waters reaching for your hand. Guitar Solo: F C G C Verse 2: C G7 But if it proves to be his will that I am first to cross, G C And somehow I've a feeling it will be. G When it comes your time to travel likewise don't feel lost, C For I will be the first one that you'll see. Chorus: C C7 And I'll be waiting on the far side banks of Jordan. F C I'll be sitting drawing pictures in the sand, G G7 C And when I see you coming, I will rise up with a shout, F C G7 C And come running through the shallow waters reaching for your hand. Fiddle Solo: F C G7 C A7 Verse 3: D A7 Through this life we've labored hard to earn our meager fare, D It's brought us trembling hands and failing eyes, A7 A So I'll just rest here on this shore and turn my eyes away D Until you come then we'll see paradise. Chorus: And I'll be waiting on the far side banks of Jordan. G D I'll be sitting drawing pictures in the sand, A D And when I see you coming, I will rise up with a shout, G D A D And come running through the shallow waters reaching for your hand. Chorus: And I'll be waiting on the far side banks of Jordan. G D I'll be sitting drawing pictures in the sand, A D And when I see you coming, I will rise up with a shout, G D A D And come running through the shallow waters reaching for your hand. Outro: G D A D And come running through the shallow waters reaching for your hand.