Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Verse 1: D People steal, they cheat and lie D For wealth and what it will buy G D Don't they know on the judgement day A D That gold and silver will melt away Verse 2: D I'd rather be in a dark hole grave D
And know that my poor soul was saved G D Than to live in this world in a house of gold A D And deny my God and doom my soul Verse 3: D Jesus said, come unto me D I'll break sin's chains and set you free G D I'll carry you to a home on high A D Where you'll never, never die Chorus: D I'd rather be in a dark hole grave D And know that my poor soul was saved G D Than to live in this world in a house of gold A D And deny my God and doom my soul Verse 4: D Jesus died there on the cross D So this world would not be lost G D Sinner hear now what I say A D For someday you'll have to pay Chorus: D I'd rather be in a dark hole grave D And know that my poor soul was saved G D Than to live in this world in a house of gold A D And deny my God and doom my soul