Capo 1st fret
Standard (EADGBE)
Surely, there is a mine for silver
And a place where they refine gold
Iron, is taken from the hills
And copper is taken from the ground
So where's the place of understanding
And where can wisdom be found?
Oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh oh
Oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh oh
No bird of prey has gazed upon it
Nor falcons I have seen
It's never been passed by a fierce lion
Or trod upon by earthly beasts
So where's the place of understanding?
And where can wisdom be found?
Oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh oh
Oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh oh
Solo
Pure gold cannot be traded for it
Please don't mention crystal-ware
Topaz of Africa cannot equal it
And fine pearls fail to compare
So where's the place of understanding?
And where can wisdom be found?
Wisdom is found in the fear of the Lord
And understanding those who depart from evil
Wisdom is found in the fear of the Lord
And understanding those who depart from evil
Oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh oh
Oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh oh
Surely, there is a mine for silver
And a place where they refine gold
Iron, is taken from the hills
And copper is taken from the ground
So where's the place of understanding
And where can wisdom be found?
Oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh oh
Oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh oh
No bird of prey has gazed upon it
Nor falcons I have seen
It's never been passed by a fierce lion
Or trod upon by earthly beasts
So where's the place of understanding?
And where can wisdom be found?
Oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh oh
Oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh oh
Solo
Pure gold cannot be traded for it
Please don't mention crystal-ware
Topaz of Africa cannot equal it
And fine pearls fail to compare
So where's the place of understanding?
And where can wisdom be found?
Wisdom is found in the fear of the Lord
And understanding those who depart from evil
Wisdom is found in the fear of the Lord
And understanding those who depart from evil
Oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh oh
Oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh, oh ho-oh oh