Tom: Em
Em A Em A Em
[Verse]
Em G
I was three days’ ride from Tulsa
Bm Em
en route to Santa Fe
G
and there beneath the blazing sun
Bm
my horse began to sway.
Em G
Was then I heard a thunderous sound
C A
come risin’ up behind:
C
the hoofbeats of twelve horsemen,
B Em
their course locked on to mine.
[Chorus]
G Em
White Rider, White Rider,
C Am A
ain’t fixin’ for to join your fated line.
C A Am A
White Rider, White Rider,
C B7 Em
don’t come to claim me ’fore I had my time.
Em A Em A Em
[Verse]
Em G
Was four days’ ride from Tulsa,
Bm Em
the Riders still in tow.
G
They were dressed in white from toe to tip,
Bm
pale horses trod below.
Em G
And last among their number,
C A
a chilling sight to see:
C
the thirteenth horse lay empty
B Em
with a saddle meant for me.
[Chorus]
G Em
White Rider, White Rider,
C Am A
ain’t fixin’ for to join your fated line.
C A Am A
White Rider, White Rider,
C B7 Em
don’t come to claim me ’fore I had my time.
Em Am Em
C A Em Am A
C A Am B B7
Em Am Em Am Em
[Verse]
Em E
Was five day’s ride from Tulsa
Bm Em
when I pitched into the sand:
G
my legs gave out, my body lacked
Bm B
the strength enough to stand.
Em G
The Horsemen moved upon me then,
C A
their leader to my side
C Am
said “Son, I think the time has come
B Em
to saddle up and ride.”
[Chorus]
G Em
White Rider, White Rider,
C A
well, day will come we all will join that line.
C A
White Rider, White Rider,
C B Em
they come to claim me now I had my time.
Em Am Em A Em Em7 Em
A C D
Now I had my time.
