Tom: C
C Gm F C Gm F C
[Verse 1]
C G Am
It laid upon the dashboard, of his old pickup truck.
F G
Or stuffed down in the pocket, of his short sleeve button up.
Em Am
I've seen it in his toolbox, beside the tractor seat.
F G C
Wherever he was working, he kept it within reach.
[Chorus]
G C G C G
It was he trusted companion, it was a rock and his best friend.
Am G F
It was a truth, it was a light, when the path grew dim,
C G C Gm F
and he carried it because it carried him.
[Verse 2]
C G Am
It carried him in strength, when he was tired and down.
F G
It carried him with hope, when hope could not be found.
Em7 Am
And when his love lay helpless, and he knew it was goodbye;
F G C
it promised him eternity and peace for when he cried.
[Chorus]
G C G C G
It was he trusted companion, it was a rock and his best friend.
Am G F
It was a truth, it was a light, when the path grew dim,
C G C
and he carried it because it carried him.
[Bridge]
Am F
He read it every day, took it everywhere he went.
Dm C F
And he beamed when he held that weathered, worn out testamant.
[Chorus]
G C G C G
It was he trusted companion, it was a rock and his best friend.
Am G F
It was a truth, it was a light, when the path grew dim,
C G C Gm7 F C Gm F C
and he carried it because it carried him.
