C
I looked up into heaven, 
              F                  C
I thought I'd solve life's myste ries. 
  C                                 G
I observed the constellations for a clue to my destiny. 
        C
But the rhyme of life confounds me, 
            F                 C
Things will be as things will be. 
        C                                    G            C
So I'll dance the shores of Jordan 'till the angels carry me. 
 
I travelled to a prison, 

Saw my share of shattered dreams. 

Were the tables slightly tilted I could be bound they could be free. 

But I believe no tear goes wasted, 

And so I fell there on my knees. 

And vowed I'd dance the shores of Jordan 'till the angels carried me. 
          F                            C
I'm gonna let my feet go dancing to my very favourite song, 
         C                                    D               G
'Cause I know my time for leaving is bound to come before too long. 
          C                              F                C
And there ain't no way of me knowing how tomorrow's gonna be, 
             C                          G                      C
So I'll just dance the shores of Jordan 'till the angels carry me.  
 
I saw a weary traveller heading down a dusty road. 
I said, "Friend may I help you, it seems you haul a heavy load." 
And he said, "Although my burden's heavy, in my heart I'm travelling light. 
So I can cross old river Jordan when I'm called to the other side." 
 
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