Banks Of The James

Intro: D G Verse C G D River was running, trembling low C G D Just like your voice on the payphone C G D Words have been whispered but none were so sweet C G D As the promise you made to betroth Verse C G D Down by the trusses and crossing of ties C G D Where the black water touches the land C G D Lights from the city and the light in your eye Em D C Would witness me taking your hand [Refrão] G F C But all the lights of Surry County never saw anything G F C Reflected across the river and fell upon me Em D C Light is fading to day, waited around G D On the Banks of the James G Verse C G D Long are the hours that pass in between C G D Dusk and the blanket of nightfall C G D Bright are the beams that shine through the branches Em D C Eager to see your arrival [Refrão] G F C But all the lights of Surry County never saw anything G F C Reflected across the river and fell upon me Em D C Light is fading to day, waited around G D On the Banks of the James G Solo C G D C G D C G D Em D C Bridge Am C Currents run strong and they carry along Em D All debris that they pass on the way Am C Carry you down slowly turning to brown Em D C Like the man you came to betray Em D G But you never came back up that day [Refrão] G F C But all the lights of Surry County never saw anything G F C Reflected across the river and fell upon me Em D C Light is fading to day, waited around G D On the Banks of the James Verse G F C Where the black water touches the land G F C You gave me your word you’d give me your hand G F C Why’d you go and betray your man? G F C Now you’ll never come back up again G