[Verse 1]
C G D
The farmer kissed his wife for the last time
C G D
He said my dear, my life you'll always be mine
C G D
The rain's goin' away and the heats too hot for here
C G D
Promise I'll send money throughout the year
D*
Money throughout the year
{Instrumental}
Em C G D
[Pre-Chorus]
Em C G D
Shelter from the storm wait for my call
Em C G D
If fortune follows I'll be back by next year's fall (yeah I'll be back)
[Chorus]
Em
I'll be back my dear
C G
I'll be back for you
D
Be back my love (x2)
[Instrumental]
C G D
[Verse 2]
C G D
As he walked out from his life he said with a smile
C G D
I will not be back home for more than a while
C
Grass turned to steel
G D
The sky turned to cloudy grey
C G D
I'll be back home to care for you one cold day
D*
Care for you one cold day
[Instrumental]
Em C G D
[Pre-Chorus]
Em C G D
Shelter from the storm wait for my call
Em C G D
If fortune follows I'll be back by next year's fall (yeah I'll be back)
[Chorus]
Em
I'll be back my dear
C G
I'll be back for you
D
Be back my love (x2)
[Bridge]
Am* Bm-C* G* D*
Am* Bm-C* G* D*
Pack my bags and I'll be home
Am* Bm-C* G* D*
I would not leave you in this world alone
Am C G D
Pack my bags and I'll be home
Am C G D
I would not leave you in this world alone
[Instrumental Banjo Solo] (x2)
Em C G D
[Chorus]
Em
I'll be back my dear
C G
I'll be back for you
D
Be back my love (x2)
Em C G D
I'll be the-ere (x2)
[Ending]
Em
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