Capo 3rd fret

Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

 I remember waiting by the curb with Mr. Murphy

 When daddy picked me up from school his eyes were red

 We drove to the hospital in a hurry

 Where my family gathered ‘round my grandpa’s bed

 He was my best friend

 He taught me how to fish

 And I cried listening to my daddy pray

 For one of those I’ve loved along the way

**Don't feel like writing chords out again...same chords as first part of song

She had a ribbon in her hair the day I met her

That whole next year we couldn’t get enough

After graduation she took off for Denver

And for a while we both tried to keep in touch

She was my best friend

And it broke my heart

But I don’t regret the day that she became

One of those I’ve loved along the way

 And I hope they know

I never would’ve made it this far on my own

Cause where would we all be without those

Fathers and mothers

Sisters and brothers

Friends I’ve made

Long lost lovers

I wouldn’t be who I am today

If not for those I’ve loved along the way

Now I’m just a country boy with a guitar

Looking back down this old road I’ve been traveling on

It was never about trying to be some big star

For me it’s always been about these songs

See they’re my best friends

They’re the life I lead

And I hope they’ve put a smile on the face

Of those I’ve loved along the way

Cause I wouldn’t be the man I am today

If not for those I’ve loved along the way.