A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
<< Back to Hank Williams Song List
Version 1[Intro] C G C C [Verse 1] C C C Should you go first and I remain to walk the road alone G G7 I'll live in memory's garden dear with happy days we've known G7 G7 C In spring I'll wait for roses red, when fades the lilacs bloom C C And in early fall when brown leaves fall, I'll catch a glimpse of you C F F Should you go first and I remain, for battles to be fought F C Each thing you've touched along the way, will be a hallowed spot G C C F I'll hear your voice I'll see your smile though blindly I may grope C C G C C The memory of your helping hand will buoy me on with hope [Chorus] C C C G G7 Beyond the sunset, oh blissful morn - ing G7 G7 G7 C C When with our savior, heaven is begun C C C F F Earth's toiling ended, oh glory dawning F C C G C C Beyond the sunset when day is done [Verse 2] C F C Should you go first and I remain, to finish with the scroll C G C No lessening shadows shall ever creep in to make this life seem droll G7 G G7 C We've known so much of happiness, we've had our cup of joy C C C And memory is one gift of God that death cannot destroy C F F I want to know each step you take that I may walk the same F C C For someday down that lonely road, you'll hear me call your name G C C Should you go first and I remain, one thing I'll have you do F C C G7 G7 C C Walk slowly down that long long path, for soon I'll follow you [Final] C C C F F In that fair homeland, we'll know no part-ing F C C G7 C C Beyond the sun - set for ever more