This song is recorded in the key of A. Peter plays using 'G' fingerings with a capo on
second fret.
four measure intro
G / G / G / G
G Am
Tell me why you're crying my son,
D G
I know you're frightened like everyone.
Em Am
Is it the thunder in the distance you fear?
Bm C Am D
Will it help if I stay very near
G
I am here.
C G
And if you take my hand my son,
D G
All will be well when the day is done,
C G
And if you take my hand my son,
D G
All will be well when the day is done.
D G D G
Day is done, Day is done, Day is done, Day is done.
Am
Do you ask why I'm sighing, my son?
D G
You shall inherit what mankind has done.
Em Am
In a world filled with sorrow and woe,
Bm C Am D
If you ask me why this is so...
G
I really don't know.
C G
And if you take my hand my son,
D G
All will be well when the day is done,
C G
And if you take my hand my son,
D G
All will be well when the day is done.
Am
Tell me why you're smiling, my son,
D G
Is there a secret you can tell everyone?
Em Am
Do you know more than those that are wise?
Bm C Am D
Can you see what we all must dis-guise
G
Through your loving eyes?
C G
And if you take my hand my son,
D G
All will be well when the day is done,
C G
And if you take my hand my son,
D G
All will be well when the day is done.
D G D G
Day is done, Day is done, Day is done, Day is done.
C G
And if you take my hand my son,
D G
All will be well when the day is done,
C G
And if you take my hand my son,
D G
All will be well when the day is done.
D G D G
Day is done, Day is done, Day is done, Day is done.
