Written by Sir 'Harry' following the death of his only son John in December 1916 killed in action
during WW1.
To play in the right key(A)I have my capo on the 2nd fret.
Intro = G D G
Verse 1
G
Ev'ry road thro' life is a long long road
D G
Filled with joys and sorrows too
D
As we journey on how your heart will yearn
A D
For the things most dear to you
D
With wealth and love 'tis so but onward we must go
Chorus
G
Keep right on to the end of the road
D G
Keep right on to the end
D
If the way be long let your heart be strong
A D
Keep right on round the bend
G D
If you're tired and weary still journey on
Em D
Till you come to your happy abode
G C A D
Where all you love and you’re dreaming of
G G
Will be there at the end of the road.
G D G
Keep right on to the end of the road
Verse 2
G
With a big stout heart to a long steep hill
D G
We may get there with a smile
D
With a good kind thought and an end in view
A D
We may cut short many a mile
D
So let courage ev'ry day be your guiding star alway
Chorus
G
Keep right on to the end of the road
D G
Keep right on to the end
D
If the way be long let your heart be strong
A D
Keep right on round the bend
G D
If you're tired and weary still journey on
Em D
Till you come to your happy abode
G C A D
Where all you love and you’re dreaming of
G
Will be there at the end of the road
Repeat chorus
G
Keep right on to the end of the road
D G
Keep right on to the end
D
If the way be long let your heart be strong
A D
Keep right on round the bend
G D
If you're tired and weary still journey on
Em D
Till you come to your happy abode
G C A D
Where all you love and you’re dreaming of
G G
Will be there at the end of the road