[intro  ](G7) (C)   (C7) 
 
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(F)Take this message to my(C)mother 
It will fill her heart with(G7)joy 
(C)Tell her that I've met my (G7)Saviour 
God has saved her wanderin'(C) boy 
 
The (C)tears and sorrow I have (G7)caused her 
How I wish I could re(C)pay 
But tell her I'll be waiting (G7)for her 
We'll meet in heaven some glad (C)day(C7) 
 
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(C)How she cried when I(G7)left her 
I know it filled her heart with (C)pain 
She said, "Son, please don't leave(G)me 
For we may never meet(C)again."(C7) 
 
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(F)Take this message to my (C)mother 
It will fill her heart with(G7)joy 
(C)Tell her that I've met my(G7)Saviour 
God has saved her wanderin'(C) boy 
 
(C)Year have passed since that(G7)parting 
But I know she waits and (C)prays 
Soon I'll cross that dark (G)river 
Please let her know that I was (C)saved (C7) 
 
(F)Take this message to my (C)mother 
It will fill her heart with (G7)joy 
(C)Tell her that I've met my(G7)Saviour 
God has saved her wanderin' (C)boy