Intro: G F C I am a soul__ of constant sorrow D G I've seen trouble all my days F C I bid farewell__ to east Kentucky D G The place where I was born and raised F C For many a year__ I have struggled D G No pleasure here on earth I've found F C All through this world__ I'm bound to wander D G There is no one to help me now Instrumental: G F C G F C D G F C You can bury me in some deep valley D G For many a year in peace I'll lay F C Then you may learn__ to love another D G While I am sleeping in my grave F C It's fare-you-well__ my own true lover D G I never 'spect to see you again F C But there's one pro__omise that is given D G I'll meet you in god's golden land