Many times I've toiled (....) 'neath a heavy load (...).
When the trials come (...) and my faith grows weak (....).
Verse 1
[G] [C] [G]
I'm a pilgrim on (...) life's weary road (....).
[G] [Em] [A] [D]
Many times I've toiled (....) 'neath a heavy load (...).
[G] [C] [G]
When the trials come (...) and my faith grows weak (....).
[Em] [D] [G]
I know my Lord's (....) gonna stand by me (...)
Chorus
[G] [C] [G]
Gonna stand by me (...); gonna stand by me (...)
[A] [D]
I know my Lord's (...) gonna stand by me (...)
[G] [C] [G]
When the way is dark (...) and I cannot see (...)
[Em] [D] [G]
I know my Lord's (...) gonna stand by me (...)
Verse 2
[G] [C] [G]
There are burdens great (...) that I must bear (...).
[G] [Em] [A] [D]
There are load of grief (...) for my soul to share (...)
[G] [C] [G]
When the friends I love (...) shall forsake and flee (...)
[Em] [D] [G]
I know my Lord's (...) gonna stand by me (...).
Chorus
[G] [C] [G]
Gonna stand by me (...); gonna stand by me (...)
[A] [D]
I know my Lord's (...) gonna stand by me (...)
[G] [C] [G]
When the way is dark (...) and I cannot see (...)
[Em] [D] [G]
I know my Lord's (...) gonna stand by me (...)
Verse 3
[G] [C] [G]
When I come to cross (...) old Jordan wide (...)
[G] [Em] [A] [D]
When I reach my home (...) on the other side (...)
[G] [C] [G]
When I pass from time (...) to eternity (...)
[Em] [D] [G]
I know my Lord's (...) gonna stand by me (...).
Chorus
[G] [C] [G]
Gonna stand by me (...); gonna stand by me (...)
[A] [D]
I know my Lord's (...) gonna stand by me (...)
[G] [C] [G]
When the way is dark (...) and I cannot see (...)
[Em] [D] [G]
I know my Lord's (...) gonna stand by me (...)
