Walk On The Rocks

Transcribed by nufan@m-net.arbornet.org Intro: F Bb F Bb F Bb After seventeen years behind bars Bb F And lookin back on his mistakes F Bb He sat down and poured out his heart G C When his son came to see him today Dm C Bb He spoke with a voice that trembled Dm C Bb Tryin to hold back the tears Bb Am Gm He said I ain't been much of a father Bb C Son I wish I could turn back the years Bb Cause life's like a river F And the water is deep C Cross it with care F Or you'll end up like me Bb C Let my mistakes F Bb Be your steppin stones Gm C F And walk on the rocks that I stumbled on F Bb F Bb {piano + violin} F Bb He said son stay away from the bottle Bb F Watch out for the company you keep F Bb And hold on to those you love G C Cause love is a man's greatest need Dm C Bb The right way may not be easy Dm C Bb The right road ain't always straight Bb Am Gm Son, please don't follow the footsteps Bb C That lead to where I am today Bb Cause life's like a river F And the water is deep C Cross it with care F Or you'll end up like me Bb C Let my mistakes F Bb Be your steppin stones Gm C F And walk on the rocks that I stumbled on Bb C F Bb {Piano + Violin} Gm C F And walk on the rocks that I stumbled on F Bb F Bb F {Piano + Violin}