This is the correct full chords and lyrics for La Mar, same chord progression during the
palm mute each chord after playing it. I pick the top E string before playing E Ab and
chords, and the A string before strumming C#m which sounds good, the original recording
some additional finger-picking but this sounds great. Listen to original song for timing.
E: 012200
C#m: 046654
Ab: 466544
A: 577655
[Verse 1]
E C#m
This day is getting older,
Ab A
in fading light it's beautiful.
E C#m
This wind is blowing colder,
Ab A
and too soon I'll feel it's pull.
E
Still, I took all my chances,
C#m
earned myself an even score.
Ab A
Try to learn my lessons well.
E
And I don't have the answers,
C#m
for those questions anymore.
Ab A
Only love can be both heaven and hell.
[Chorus]
E C#m
So sturdy up, sturdy up your heart,
Ab A
for the road is long ahead.
E C#m
I'll be with you even though we're apart,
Ab A
but your road is yours to tread.
E C#m
And so it goes, and so it goes,
Ab A
and so it goes, slows your mind, mind, mind,
E C#m Ab A
And so it goes... and so it goes, and so it goes, slows your mind, mind, mind,
mind, mind.
[Solo]
[Verse 2]
E C#m
I've grown old on this ocean,
Ab A
gave her all, my stronger years.
E C#m
Gave my wife my devotion,
Ab A
when she died, the ocean my tears.
E
I've tried to teach you well son,
C#m
all of everything I knew.
Ab A
Of how to live this life be true.
E
Don't bow your head to no one,
C#m
and no matter what you do,
Ab A
if you start then see it through.
[Chorus]
E C#m
So sturdy up, sturdy up your heart,
Ab A
for the road is long ahead.
E C#m
I'll be with you even though we're apart,
Ab A
but your road is yours to tread.
E C#m
And so it goes, and so it goes,
Ab A
and so it goes, slows your mind, mind, mind,
E C#m Ab
A
And so it goes... and so it goes, and so it goes, slows your mind, mind, mind.
