Intro:

D  GT  D, G  D, GT  D, A (x2)

Verse 1:

D                  GT    D
 Hold me, like the River Jordan,
    G         D              GT      D      A
And I will then say to thee; you are my friend.

Verse 2:

D               GT         D
 Carry me, like you are my brother,
G               D       GT         D      A
 Love me like a mother; will you be there?

Interlude:

D  GT  D, G   D, GT  D, A (x2)

Verse 3:

     D           GT          D
When weary, tell me; will you hold me?
     G              D              GT             D    A
When wrong will you scold me; when lost, will you find me?

Verse 4:

         D          GT            D
But they told me; a man should be faithful,
    G             D
And walk when not able,
    GT             D                 A
And fight 'till the end, but I'm only human.

Interlude:

D  GT  D, G  D, GT  D, A (x2)

Middle 8:

F           G          D
 Everyone's taking con-trol of me,
F               G            D
 Seems that the world's got a role for me.
F           G               D
 I'm so con-fused; will you show to me;
          C                 A
You'll be there for me, and care enough to bear me?

*KEY CHANGE*
E|------------|

Coda:

E          F#m           E
 (Hold me, lay your head lowly,
A             E       F#m     E    B
 Softly, then boldly; carry me there.
E         F#m         E
 Lead me, love me and feed me,
A           E        F#m         E        B
 Kiss me and free me; I will feel blessed).