Tuning: Standard EADGBe

Intro: *Start by strumming E*
       E    A     B(1) 
       E    A     B(1)
       E    A     B6      B(1)  
       A    Am       E 

              B (2 fr.)                                       E
Oh my darlin' don't you cry, just hold my hand a while before I die
                          B (2 fr.)                                       E
We've seen so many places you and I, we made the most we've traveled far and wide
                       B (2 fr.)                              E
And even now if I just close my eyes, I am reminded of a certain time
                               B (2 fr.)
We lost the trail on old North Caroline, and spent the night
                             A(1)               E
in the full moonlight, fast asleep holding each other tight

                         A (2 fr.)                                 B (2 fr.)
And in the early morning hours, woke up in fields with golden flowers
               Am                                          Fm                  B (2 fr.)          E
Settled near a wild oak tree, as he was stretching out his arms to breathe the air


*Repeat intro*

                  B (2 fr.)                              E
If I just close my eyes, I am reminded of a certain time
                               B (2 fr.)
We lost the trail on old North Caroline, and spent the night
     A(1)                E
fast asleep holding each other tight

                         A (2 fr.)                           B (2 fr.)
And in the early morning hours, I've never seen so many flowers
               Am                                          Fm                 
Settled near a wise old tree, and as he stretches out his arms its me 
   B (2 fr.)    A(1)   E
he carries on the summer breeze