Day Is Done

Words & Music:

Peter, Paul & Mary

 

C                  Dm

Tell me why you're crying, my son.

G7                             C        C/B

I know you're frightened, like everyone.

Am                       Dm

Is it the thunder in the distance you hear?

G                  F         G7          C

Would it help if I stay very near?  I am here.

 

CHORUS:

           F                C

And if you take my hand, my son,

            G7                   C

All will be well when the day is done.

           F                C

And if you take my hand, my son,

            G7                   C

All will be well when the day is done.

       G             C             G             C

Day is done.  Day is done.  Day is done.  Day is done.

 

Do you ask why IÕm sighing, my son?

You shall inherit what mankind has done.

In a world filled with sorrow and woe;

If you ask me why this is so, I really donÕt know.

 

CHORUS:

 

Tell me why youÕre smiling, my son.

Is there a secret you can tell everyone?

Do you know more than men that are wise?

Can you see what we all must disguise through your loving eyes?

 

CHORUS:

 




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