[Vocal Intro] Em C G [Verse] G Em C G On the way to your brother's house in the valley, dear, G Em C G By the river bridge a cradle floating beside me. G Em C G In the whitest water on the banks against the stone G Em C G You will lift his body from the shore and bring him home [Chorus] C G C G Em C G (Optional: C G C G Em C G C G) Oliver James washed in the rain no longer C G C G Em C G (Optional: C G C G Em C G C G) Oliver James washed in the rain no longer [Verse] G Em C G On the kitchen table that your grandfather did make G Em C G You and your delicate way will slowly clean his fate G Em C G And you will remember when you rehearsed the actions of G Em C G An innocent and anxious mother full of anxious love [Chorus] C G C G Em C G (Optional: C G C G Em C G C G) Oliver James washed in the rain no longer C G C G Em C G (Optional: C G C G Em C G C G) Oliver James washed in the rain no longer [Bridge] Am C Am C Walk with me down Ruby Beach and through the valley floor C Em G G C C D C G Love for the one you know more Am C Am C C Em G G C C D C G Love for the one you know more G Em C G Back we go to your brother's house emptier my dear G Em C G The sound of ancient voices ringing soft upon your ear Chorus (Vocal Only): Oliver James washed in the rain no longer Oliver James washed in the rain no longer
