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I Wont Have To Cross Jordan Alone

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[Verse 1]
When I coAme to the river at the ending of day
When the laEst winds of sorrow have bAlown
There'll be sAomebody waiting to show me the way, I won't hEave to cross Jordan alAone
I won't hDave to cross Jordan alAone, Jesus dEied all my sins to atoneA  
In the dAarkness I see he'll be waitDing for me, I won't hEave to cross Jordan alAone
[Instrumental]
E           A   D A
[Verse 2]
Often tiAmes I'm weary and troubled and sad
When it Eseems that my friends have all fAlown
There is Aone thought that cheers me and makes my heart glad
I won't hEave to cross Jordan alAone
I won't hDave to cross Jordan alAone, Jesus dEied all my sins to atoneA  
In the dAarkness I see he'll be waitDing for me, I won't hEave to cross Jordan alAone
[Instrumental]
E           A   D A
[Verse 3]
Though the bilAlows of trouble and sorrow may sweep
Christ the SaEviour will care for his owAn
Till the Aend of my journey my soul he will keep
And I won't Ehave to cross Jordan aAlone
I won't hDave to cross Jordan alAone, Jesus dEied all my sins to atoneA  
In the dAarkness I see he'll be waitDing for me, I won't hEave to cross Jordan alAone

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The story behind the song

This song embodies the themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption often found in Johnny Cash's music, particularly in his later career. It speaks to the comfort and assurance of not facing life's ultimate journey alone, reflecting a deep sense of faith and companionship. Playing this song channels the calm, bass-baritone voice and humble demeanor for which Cash was known. At its heart, it's a song about finding solace and strength in shared belief during profound moments.

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I Wont Have To Cross Jordan Alone

by Johnny Cash

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[Verse 1]

When I come to the river at the ending of day

E A

When the last winds of sorrow have blown

A E A

There'll be somebody waiting to show me the way, I won't have to cross Jordan alone

D A E A

I won't have to cross Jordan alone, Jesus died all my sins to atone

A D E A

In the darkness I see he'll be waiting for me, I won't have to cross Jordan alone

[Instrumental]

E A D A

[Verse 2]

Often times I'm weary and troubled and sad

E A

When it seems that my friends have all flown

There is one thought that cheers me and makes my heart glad

E A

I won't have to cross Jordan alone

D A E A

I won't have to cross Jordan alone, Jesus died all my sins to atone

A D E A

In the darkness I see he'll be waiting for me, I won't have to cross Jordan alone

[Instrumental]

E A D A

[Verse 3]

Though the billows of trouble and sorrow may sweep

E A

Christ the Saviour will care for his own

Till the end of my journey my soul he will keep

E A

And I won't have to cross Jordan alone

D A E A

I won't have to cross Jordan alone, Jesus died all my sins to atone

A D E A

In the darkness I see he'll be waiting for me, I won't have to cross Jordan alone

About I Wont Have To Cross Jordan Alone Chords by Johnny Cash

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