Dave Van Ronk
Just a Closer Walk With Thee
Standard Tuning
Capo on 5
NOTE: In the second line of every verse/chorus, if you slide from A based on the
A-string to the A based on the E-string (bar chord), it sounds closer to his version
A E7
Well it's just a closer walk with thee
A
Yes grant it jesus, if you please
D D7
Well daily walking close to thee
A E7 A E7
Let it be, dear lord, let it be
A E7
Well I am weak but thou art strong
A
Savior keep me from all wrong
D D7
Well daily walking all night long
A E7 A E7
Let it be, dear lord, let it be
A E7
Well if in this world of traps and snares
A
If I falter, lord who cares
D D7
Well who but thee, my burning man
A E7 A E7
None but thee, dear lord, none but thee
Solo/Interlude:
A/E7/E7/A/A7/D/D7/A/E7/A/E7
A E7
Well when this feeble life is all
A
Pain and sorrow be no more
D D7
Well Jesus guide me safely on
A E7 A E7
Cane and shawl, sweet cane and shawl
A E7
Well it's just a closer walk with thee
A
Yes grant it jesus, if you please
D D7
Well daily walking close to thee
A E7 A E7
Let it be, dear lord, let it be
