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The Letter Edged In Black by Johnny Cash
The Letter Edged In Black
Tuning:E A D G B E
Capo:1st fret
[Intro]
| G | G |
[Verse 1]
G D
I was standing by my window yesterday mornin'
D G
Without a thought of worry or regret
G C
When I saw the postman comin' down the pathway
D G
He was bringin' me a letter, edged in black
[Verse 2]
G D
Well he rang the bell and whistled while he waited
D G
Then he said good mornin' to you Jack
G C
But he never knew the sorrow, that he brought me
D G
When he handed me, that letter edged in black
[Verse 3]
G D
With a tremblin' hand, I took the letter, from him
D G
I broke the seal and this is what it said
G C
Come home my boy, your dear old father, wants you
D G
Come home my boy, your dear old mother's dead
[Verse 4]
G D
The last words, that your mother ever uttered
D G
Was tell my boy, I want him to come back
G C
My eyes are dim, my poor ol' heart is breakin'
D G
And I'm writin' you, this letter edged in black
[Verse 5]
G D
I bowed my head in sorrow and in silence
D G
The sunshine of my life, it all has fled
G C
Since the postman brought that letter, yesterday mornin'
D G
Sayin' come home my boy, your poor old mother's dead
[Verse 6]
G D
Those angry words, I wish I'd never spoken
D G
You know I never meant them, don't you Jack
G C
May the angels bear me witness, I am asking
D D7 G G
Your forgiveness in this letter, edged in black
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