Written by Gordon Lightfoot
Intro: G C D C ~ ~ G C D C ~ ~ G verse 1: C D G If I had my way, I would say it's over, darling C D G If I could be brave, I would say I'm leaving you D G C But I must stay on 'til hope is gone G C 'Cause girl I know G D G Anywhere you go you'll still be needing me verse 2: C D G If you find you can't make it on your own, my darling C D G I'll be on your side when you can't find anyone D G C But for now let's try, just to get by G C Let the tide roll out G D D7 Let the tide roll in, it's time to sink or swimverse 3: C D G If I could be strong, I'd be gone tomorrow morning C D G Still, I play the part, making like a broken toy D G C But I must stay on 'til hope is gone G C 'Cause girl, I know G D C Anywhere you go, you'll still be needing me G C Let the tide roll out G D D7 Let the tide roll in, it's time to sink or swimG C D C ~ ~ G La la la la la, la la la la la la la la C D C ~ ~ G La la la la la, la la la la la la la laG C D C ~ ~ G La la la la la, la la la la la la la la G C D C ~ ~ G La la la la la, la la la la la la la la G C D C ~ ~ G La la la la la, la la la la la la la la