Key Of F
Guitar Standard Tuning (Drop D on 6th String) Capo 3
[Verse 1]
D G/B
Born in the mountains, many years ago
D
Climbed these hills and valleys through the rain and snow
G/B D
I've seen the lightning flashin', heard the thunder roll
G D G A7 D
I've endured, I've endured, how long must one endure
[Instrumental]
D G/B D G D G D G A7 D
[Verse 2]
D G/B
Barefoot in the summer, on into the fall
D
Too many mouths to feed, they could not clothe us all
G/B D
We went to church on Sunday we learnd the golden rule
G D G A7 D
I've endured, I've endured, how long must one endure
[Instrumental]
D G/B D G D G D G A7 D
[Verse 3]
D G/B
I've worked for the rich, I've lived with the poor
D
I've seen a many heartaches and I'll see a many more
G/B D
I've lived loved and sorrowed, been through success's door
G D G A7 D
I've endured, I've endured, how long must one endure
[Verse 4]
D C G/B
Born in the mountains, many years ago
D
Climbed these hills and valleys through the rain and snow
G/B D
I've seen the lightning flashin', heard the thunder roll
G D G A7 D
I've endured, I've endured, how long must one endure
G D/F# G A7 D
I've endured, I've endured, thank God I have endured
[Instrumental]
G/B D G A7 D