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September When It Comes

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SEPTEMBER WHEN IT COMES
DThere's a cEmross above the Cbaby's bGed,
A SDavior in her drEmeams.
But sChe was not deliGvered then,
And the Dbaby became Emme.
There's a lEmight inside the dCarkened rGoom,
A fDootstep on the sEmtair.
CA door that I forGever close,
To lDeave those memories thGere.
CSo when the shadows linAmk them,
CInto an evening sAmun.
First there's sEmummer, then I'Cll let you iGn.
DSeptember when it cEmomes.
EmI plan to crawl ouCtside these waGlls,
DClose my eyes and sEmee.
And fCall into the heaGrt and arms,
DOf those who wait for Emme.
I cannot move a mCountain noGw;
DI can no longer rEmun.
CI cannot be who GI was then:
In a wDay, I never wGas.
I Cwatch the clouds go saAmiling;
I Cwatch the clock and sAmun.
Oh, I wEmatch myself, deCpending Gon,
DSeptember when it cEmomes.
CWhen the shadows linAmk them,
CAnd burn away the cAmlouds.
They will Emfly me, like an Cangel, 
GTo a plDace where I can rEmest.
CWhen this begins, I'll lGet you know,
DSeptember when it cEmomes. 

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The story behind the song

This song, appearing on the album Rules of Travel, carries themes often found in Johnny Cash's later work: sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption. It's a reflection that fits with his deep, calm voice and the increasingly somber and humble demeanor he became known for. The song, credited to Rosanne Cash, plays like an intimate, poignant look at life's turning points and the passage of time.

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September When It Comes

by Johnny Cash

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SEPTEMBER WHEN IT COMES

D Em C G

There's a cross above the baby's bed,

D Em

A Savior in her dreams.

C G

But she was not delivered then,

D Em

And the baby became me.

Em C G

There's a light inside the darkened room,

D Em

A footstep on the stair.

C G

A door that I forever close,

D G

To leave those memories there.

C Am

So when the shadows link them,

C Am

Into an evening sun.

Em C G

First there's summer, then I'll let you in.

D Em

September when it comes.

Em C G

I plan to crawl outside these walls,

D Em

Close my eyes and see.

C G

And fall into the heart and arms,

D Em

Of those who wait for me.

C G

I cannot move a mountain now;

D Em

I can no longer run.

C G

I cannot be who I was then:

D G

In a way, I never was.

C Am

I watch the clouds go sailing;

C Am

I watch the clock and sun.

Em C G

Oh, I watch myself, depending on,

D Em

September when it comes.

C Am

When the shadows link them,

C Am

And burn away the clouds.

Em C

They will fly me, like an angel,

G D Em

To a place where I can rest.

C G

When this begins, I'll let you know,

D Em

September when it comes.

About September When It Comes Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play September When It Comes by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “September When It Comes chords”, “September When It Comes guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash September When It Comes 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 September When It Comes chords and for experienced players who want accurate September When It Comes lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Em, C, G, A, Am.

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What key is "September When It Comes" in?

The chords for "September When It Comes" show the original chord names (including D, Em, C, G, A, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.