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Intro FA SIb FA SIb
FA SIb
After seventeen years behind bars
SIb FA
And lookin back on his mistakes
FA SIb
He sat down and poured out his heart
SOL DO
When his son came to see him today
REm DO SIb
He spoke with a voice that trembled
REm DO SIb
Tryin to hold back the tears
SIb LAm SOLm
He said I ain't been much of a father
SIb DO
Son I wish I could turn back the years
SIb
Cause life's like a river
FA
And the water is deep
DO
Cross it with care
FA
Or you'll end up like me
SIb DO
Let my mistakes
FA SIb
Be your steppin stones
SOLm DO FA
And walk on the rocks that I stumbled on
FA SIb FA SIb
[piano + violin]
FA SIb
He said son stay away from the bottle
SIb FA
Watch out for the company you keep
FA SIb
And hold on to those you love
SOL DO
Cause love is a man's greatest need
REm DO SIb
The right way may not be easy
REm DO SIb
The right road ain't always straight
SIb LAm SOLm
Son, please don't follow the footsteps
SIb DO
That lead to where I am today
SIb
Cause life's like a river
FA
And the water is deep
DO
Cross it with care
FA
Or you'll end up like me
SIb DO
Let my mistakes
FA SIb
Be your steppin stones
SOLm DO FA
And walk on the rocks that I stumbled on
SIb DO FA SIb
[Piano + Violin]
SOLm DO FA
And walk on the rocks that I stumbled on
FA SIb FA SIb FA
[Piano + Violin]
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