Key: C
Introduction:
C F
I was standing by the bedside of a neighbor
C G7 D7 G7
Who was bound to cross Jordan's swelling tide
C F
And I asked him if he would do me a favor
C G7 C F C
And kindly take this message to the other side
F
If you see my Savior tell Him that you saw me
C G7 D7 G7
Ah and when you saw me I was on my way
C F
When you reach that golden city think about me
C G7 C F C
But don't forget to tell the Savior what I said
F
Though you have to make the journey on without me
C G7 D7 G7
Oh that's a debt sooner or later must be paid
C F
You may see some old friends who may ask about me
C G7 C F C
Oh tell them I am coming home some sweet day
F
I was standing by the bedside of a neighbor
C G7 D7 G7
Who was bound to cross Jordan's swelling tide
C F
And I asked him if he would do me a favor
C G7 Am
And kindly take this message to the other side
C G7 C F C
Won't you kindly take this message to the other side
F
I was standing yes I was standing
C G7 D7 G7
I was standing standing by a friend
C F
Who was leaving to cross the Jordan
C G7 C
Where I wanna cross the Jordan in the end