Capo 1st fret

Standard (EADGBE)

Born in the plains a farmer’s sons and brothers the same

raised on promises we’d stay that way

As boys we believed summers at the sea we were free

 to become men of good will side by side

 And we were children then, foot prints in the sand

 And where the ocean bends we made our promises. He knows.

Duty soon called, nineteen forty three we enrolled together we would be our

 family’s pride.

 And we were soldiers then, our bodies in the sand.

 And like that sand through our hands, go our grandest plans.

 And just to see your face for one moment I’d cross the ocean again

 the end is not th e end.

 And I’ll be by your side on the other side

 I’ll be by your side on the other side.

 And through the cloud of death we find our way back home

 And though I hold your hand all must go alone

 And when you see the face of our maker you don’t have to be

 ashamed He knows the promises we made.

 And I’ll be by your side on the other side

 I’ll be by your side on the other side.