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Walk On The Rocks

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Alan Jackson
Walk on the Rocks
Best on second fret.
DAfter seventeen years behind Gbars
And Alookin back on his Dmistakes
He sat down and poured out his Gheart
When his son came to see him tDoday
DHe spoke with a voice that Gtrembled
Tryin Ato hold back the Dtears
DHe said I ain't been much of a Gfather
Son I wish I could turn back the Dyears
CCause life's like a Griver
And the Dwater is deep
CCross it with Gcare
Or you'll Dend up like me
CLet my Dmistakes
Be Gyour steppin Cstones
And Dwalk on the Arocks that GI stumbled Don
DHe said son stay away from the Gbottle
Watch Aout for the company you Dkeep
And hold on to those you lGove
Cause love is a man's greaDtest need
DThe right way may not be Geasy
The Cright road ain't always Gstraight
CSon, please don't Dfollow the Gfootsteps
CThat lead to wGhere I am tDoday
CCause life's like a Griver
And the Dwater is deep
CCross it with Gcare
Or you'll Dend up like me
CLet my Dmistakes
Be Gyour steppin Cstones
And Dwalk on the Arocks that GI stumbled Don                                                 
Walk on the rocks that I stumbled on

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The story behind the song

Alan Jackson is a country singer-songwriter known for his neotraditional country style. He has recorded numerous albums and is recognized for writing many of his own songs, often achieving chart success. This song appears on his album "Everything I Love," which was released in 1996. Playing this song evokes the enduring spirit of his country sound.

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Walk On The Rocks

by Alan Jackson

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Alan Jackson

Walk on the Rocks

Best on second fret.

D G

After seventeen years behind bars

A D

And lookin back on his mistakes

He sat down and poured out his heart

When his son came to see him today

D G

He spoke with a voice that trembled

A D

Tryin to hold back the tears

D G

He said I ain't been much of a father

Son I wish I could turn back the years

C G

Cause life's like a river

And the water is deep

C G

Cross it with care

Or you'll end up like me

C D

Let my mistakes

G C

Be your steppin stones

D A G D

And walk on the rocks that I stumbled on

D G

He said son stay away from the bottle

A D

Watch out for the company you keep

And hold on to those you love

Cause love is a man's greatest need

D G

The right way may not be easy

C G

The right road ain't always straight

C D G

Son, please don't follow the footsteps

C G D

That lead to where I am today

C G

Cause life's like a river

And the water is deep

C G

Cross it with care

Or you'll end up like me

C D

Let my mistakes

G C

Be your steppin stones

D A G D

And walk on the rocks that I stumbled on

Walk on the rocks that I stumbled on

About Walk On The Rocks Chords by Alan Jackson

Learn how to play Walk On The Rocks by Alan Jackson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Walk On The Rocks chords”, “Walk On The Rocks guitar chords”, or “Alan Jackson Walk On The Rocks chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Walk On The Rocks chords and for experienced players who want accurate Walk On The Rocks lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A, C.

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What key is "Walk On The Rocks" in?

The chords for "Walk On The Rocks" show the original chord names (including D, G, A, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.