Key: D
Introduction: D A D A
D A
A lonely mother gazining out of the window
C G
Staring at her son that she just can't touch
D A
If at any time he's in a jam she'll be by his side
C G
But he doesn't realize he hurts her so much
D A
But all the praying just ain't helping at all
C G
Cuz he can't seem to keep his self out of trouble
D
So he goes out and he makes his money
A
The best way he knows how
C G
Another body layin cold in the gutter listen to me
D A
Don't go chasing waterfalls
C
Please stick to the rivers
G
And the lakes that you're used to
D
I know that you're gonna have it
A
Your way or nothing at all
C G
But I think you're moving too fast
Verse Two
D A
Little precious has a natural obsession
C G
For temptation but he just can't see
D A
She gives him loving that his body
C G
Can't handle but all he can say
D A
Is "baby is good to me"
C G
One day he goes and take a glimpse in the mirror
D
But he doesn't recognize his own face
A
His health is fading and he doesn't know why
Verse three
D A
Three letters took him to his final resting place...
C G
Y'all don't you hear me
D A
Don't go chasing waterfalls
C G
Please stick to the rivers
D A
And the lakes that you're used to
C G
I know that you're gonna have it
D
Your way or nothing at all
A
But I think your moving too fast
Verse four
D A
Come on I seen a rainbow yesterday
C G
But to many storms have come and gone
D A
Leaving a trace of not one God giving ray
C G
Is it because my life is ten shades of grey
D A
I pray all ten fade away
C G
Seldom praise him for the seven days
D
And like his promise is true
A
Only my faith can undo
D A
The many chances I blew
C G
To bring my life to anew
D A
Clear and blue and unconditional
C G
Skies have dried the tears from my eyes
C G
No more lonely cries
Verse five
D A
Don't go chasing waterfalls
C G
Please stick to the rivers
D A
And the lakes that you're used to
C G
I know that you're gonna have it
D A
Your way or nothing at all
C G
But I think your moving too fast
D
Don't go chasing waterfalls
A
Please stick to the rivers
D A
And the lakes that you're used to
C G
I know that you're gonna have it
C G
Your way or nothing at all
C G
But I think your moving too fast