Standin By The Bedside

G C I was standin' by the bedside of a sister G D Who was just about to cross that swellin' tide G C And I asked her if she would do me a favour G D G And kindly take this message to the other side C Well, if you see my saviour, tell him that you saw me G D And when you saw me, I was on my way G C You may meet some boyfriends who may ask about me G D G You tell them I am a-comin' home someday C I was standin' by the bedside of a sister G D Who was just about to cross that swellin' tide G C And I asked her if she would do me a favour G D G And kindly take this message to the other side INSTRUMENTAL: (## same as Verse ##) C Well, well, well, you may have to make this journey on without me G D Sooner or later, sooner or later it's a debt that must be paid G C When you reach that goal, that's when you'll think about me G D G But don't forget to tell my savoir what I said C I was standin' by the bedside of a sister G D Who was just about to cross that swellin' tide G C And I asked her if she would do me a favour G D G And kindly take this message to the other side G D G And kindly take this message to the other side__ __ ___