nd Fret Intro: G D G C G My friend, come stand beside me D G Lately, I'm feeling so lost C G A flood came and washed the stones of the path away D G And a hot sun turned the mud to dust D G Calling the sheep in for the evening Em C D There's a voice, calls above the howling wind G C G It says, comes rest beside my little fire D G We'll ride out the storm that's coming in INTERLUDE: G C G D G C G My friend, you know me and my family D G You've seen us wandering through these times C G You've seen us in weakness and in power D G You've seen us forgetful and unkind D G All that I want is one who knows me Em C D A kind hand on my face when I weep G C G And I'd give back these things I know are meaningless D G For a little fire beside me when I sleep Instrumental: