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Walk On The Rocks

Alan Jackson

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}