The Steel Wheels
Lay Down Lay Low
Lay Down Lay Low
Capo II
Am Em D Am
As I stand on the river bridge silent on this thirsty ridge
Am Em D
No more birds will sing for me on this desperate day
Am Em D Am
And I've walked far to make it here I know my path is plain and clear
Am Em D
And I'll take to rest a final time on that clay
Am Em D Am
So take me back to where I wanna be when you're young there's a melody
Am Em D
Winds that blow from over in the west
Am Em D Am
And all the trees shake like they bow and pray like they all know us by name
Am Em D
Will they call to me once more before I go
F C F Am G
Oooo lay down lay low Oooo they say it's quiet there
F C F Am G
Oooo lay down lay low Oooo I wanna finally fall down fall down
Am Em D Am
Don't believe everything that you hear about angels drawing near
Am Em D
But I'll hold on to a ghost who knows my name
Am Em D Am
Mornings take me by surprise these are dreaming open eyes
Am Em D
And we make miracles every moment of every day
F C F Am G
Oooo lay down lay low Oooo they say it's quiet there
F C F Am G
Oooo lay down lay low Oooo I wanna finally fall down fall down
Am - G - Em - D - Am - G - Em - D (repeat verse progression while the band jams for a bit)
Am Em D Am
As I stand on the river bridge I recall this barren ridge
Am Em D
West winds blow for me a melody today
Am Em D Am
And I've walked far to make it here I know in time I'll see it clear
Am Em D
Some things are gone for good but instant in your mind
Am G Em D Am G Em D
Oooo Oooo Oooo Oooo Oooo Oooo Oooo Oooo
