Tom: E
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[Verse 1]
B
Where does an old time river man go
E
After he's passed away
B
Does his soul still keep a watch on the deep
E
For the rest of his river days
A B
Does he then come back as a channel cat
A B E
Or the wasp that lied on the wheat
B
Or the birds that fly through summer sky
E
Or the fish swimmin' under the key
[Verse 2]
B
Where does an old time pilot go
E
After he stood his last watch
A B
Does he fall by the ear of the man who steers
E
Sayin' "Hold her on that notch"
A B
There's a gentle sneeze in the river breeze
G#m B E
It's sayin' "Son I'm goin' to bed"
B
And theY light their pipes and go off in the night
E
Or was it fireflies instead
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E B E B E A B E B E
[Verse 3]
B
Where does an old time engineer go
E
After he's cooled her down
B
Gone up the hill to never come back
E
On the quiet side of town
A B
Does his soul live on in the engine's soul
A B E
While the striker checks the gears
B
Is he still afloat on an old steam boat
E B E B E
After he's gone from here
