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[Verse 1]
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Well the road's been long; I'm a little bit weary.
A
Lot of miles behind me but home's a lot nearer.
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Got one more crossin' and it's a long way over.
E B E
Won't you, Stand by the river and wait for me?
[Chorus]
B E
Stand by the river lord and hold my tremblin' hand.
B E
Cradle me sweet jesus from the cold dark sinking sand.
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This is one trip I can't take alone.
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I'm kinda anxious to make it on home.
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So wont you Stand by the river and wait for me?
[Verse 2]
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You paved a road through the hills and mountains.
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In the middle of the desert you placed a fountain.
E A
Now stand by me Jesus, through the cold, deep waters.
E B E
Won't you stand by the river and wait for me?
[Chorus]
B E
Stand by the river lord and hold my tremblin' hand.
B E
Cradle me sweet jesus from the cold dark sinking sand.
E E7
This is one trip I can't take alone.
A7 C7
I'm kinda anxious to make it on home.
E B7 E
So wont you Stand by the river and wait for me?
[Chorus]
B E
Stand by the river lord and hold my tremblin' hand.
B E
Cradle me sweet jesus from the cold dark sinking sand.
E E7
This is one trip I can't take alone.
A7 C7
I'm kinda anxious to make it on home.
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So wont you stand by the river? Stand by the river. I want ya to stand by the river and wait for me.
[Bridge]
E B
Stand by the river.
E A
Stand by the river.
E B7 E
Stand by the river and wait for me
E B
I want ya to stand by the river.
E A
Stand by the river.
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I want ya to stand by the river and wait for me, yeah.
