This item came to me on a tape of a tape from a friend of a friend and I recalled Joe Offer asking for bluegrass hymns.More info on the artist or author would be appreciated. I will post chords when I have them done unless someone beats me to it. It's a snappy little thing, and very bluegrassy.
THE SHORES OF JORDAN
(Iris Dement)
Well I looked up into heaven; I thought I'd solve Life's mysteries;
I observed the constellations for a clue to my destiny.
The Rhyme of Life confounds me-- things will be as things will be--
So I just dance the shores of Jordan till the angels carry me.
CHORUS: I'm gonna let my feet go dancin' to my very favorite songs,
'Cause I know my time for leaving is bound to come before too long.
And there ain't no way of me knowin' how tomorrow's gonna be--
So I just dance the shores of Jordan, till the angels carry me.
And I traveled to a prison, I saw my share of shattered dreams,
Were the tables slightly tilted? I could be bound; they could be free.
But I believe no tear goes wasted, and so I fell there on my knees,
Vowed I'd dance the shores of Jordan till the angels carry me. CHORUS
And I saw a weary traveler heading down a dusty road,
And I said, "Friend, please may I help you? It seems you haul a heavy load."
He said, "Though my burden's heavy, in my heart I'm travelin' light,
So I can cross the River Jordan when I'm called to the other side." CHORUS
I just dance the shores of Jordan, till the angels carry me.
I know they'll carry me....