[Verso 1]

G                         D 
These fleeting charms of Earth 
   G             D        C        G 
Farewell,your springs of Joy are dry; 
    G               D      G 
My soul now seeks another home 
     D       C       G 
A brighter world on high. 


[Refrão]

G                           D       G 
I'm a long time travellin' here below 
        D                    G        D 
I'm a long time travellin' away from home. 
G                           D      G 
I'm a long time travellin' here below 
    D        C    G 
To lay this body down. 


[Verso 2]

 G                            D     G 
Farewell kind friends whose tender care 
      D     C        G 
Has long engaged my love. 
  G           G     D      G 
Your fond embrace I now exchange 
     D        C      G 
For better friends above. 


[Refrão]

G                           D       G 
I'm a long time travellin' here below 
        D                    G        D 
I'm a long time travellin' away from home. 
G                           D      G 
I'm a long time travellin' here below 
    D        C    G 
To lay this body down. 

G                           D       G 
I'm a long time travellin' here below 
        D                    G        D 
I'm a long time travellin' away from home. 
G                           D      G 
I'm a long time travellin' here below 
    D        C    G 
To lay this body down. 
    D        C    G 
To lay this body down.