Key: G
Introduction:
G C G
I've been traveling for Jesus for most of my life
D7
Over hills and the valleys below
G C G
I've been tempted by the trials, the trouble and strife
D7 G
But someday I'll be home with the Lord
G C G
In the shadow of this journey when friends seem so few
D7
I have prayed for the Lord to be close
G C G
I believe I heard him walking in the cool of the day
D7 G
As I sit by the side of the road
Verse: 2
G C G
Just ahead is the sunset when Jesus will say
D7
No more work in the vineyard for you
G C G
He will rock me to sleep in the cradle of time
D7 G
I will awake in the harbor of love
G C G
In the shadow of this journey when friends seem so few
D7
I have prayed for the Lord to be close
G C G
I believe I heard him walking in the cool of the day
D7 G
As I sit by the side of the road
Verse: 3
G C G
Someday I'll cross the river inside the home gate
D7
I may look back to earth here below
G C G
I may see a dear brother I've known all the way
D7 G
Sitting down by the side of the road
G C G
In the shadow of this journey when friends seem so few
D7
I have prayed for the Lord to be close
G C G
I believe I heard him walking in the cool of the day
D7 G
As I sit by the side of the road