The Carter Family

Goldwatch And Chain

The Carter Family


Tom: A

A            D                       A
   Darling, how can I stay here without you,
            E                        A
    I have nothing to cheer my poor heart,
              D                              A
    this old world would seem sad, love, without you,
             E              E7       A
    tell me now that we're never to part.

          D                           A
Oh, I'll pawn you my gold watch and chain, love,
          E                        A
and I'll pawn you my gold diamond ring,
        D                         A
I will pawn you this heart in my bosom,
      E              E7        A
only say that you'll love me again.

( D A E A ) (2x)

          D                           A
    Take back all the gifts you have given,
           E                       A
    but a ring and a lock of your hair,
           D                       A
    and a card with your picture upon it,
            E            E7            A
    it's a face that is false, but is fair.

          D                           A
Oh, I'll pawn you my gold watch and chain, love,
          E                        A
and I'll pawn you my gold diamond ring,
        D                         A
I will pawn you this heart in my bosom,
      E              E7        A
only say that you'll love me again.

( D A E A ) (2x)

             D                   A
   Tell me why that you do not love me,
             E                          A
    tell me why that your smile is not bright.
             D                          A
    Tell me why you have grown so cold-hearted,
              E          E7          A
    is there no kiss for me, love, tonight ?

          D                           A
Oh, I'll pawn you my gold watch and chain, love,
          E                        A
and I'll pawn you my gold diamond ring,
        D                         A
I will pawn you this heart in my bosom,
      E              E7        A
only say that you'll love me again.

( D A E A ) (2x)

          D                           A
Oh, I'll pawn you my gold watch and chain, love,
          E                        A
and I'll pawn you my gold diamond ring,
        D                         A
I will pawn you this heart in my bosom,
      E              E7        A
only say that you'll love me again.