Intro
C G Am F C G
Verse 1
C G
Come gather round, people
Am F C
Wherever you roam
G
And admit that this world
Am Dm G C
Is not our only home
Chorus
G
So lay down your burdens
Am C
And come down to the river to pray
F G
The troubles will disappear
Am
In the sweet, sweet sound
C F C
Of the gospel choir in the air
Verse 2
C G
There's a time coming
Am F C
When we'll all be free
G
From the pain and the sorrow
Am Dm G C
And the cares that we see
Chorus
G
So lay down your burdens
Am C
And come down to the river to pray
F G
The troubles will disappear
Am
In the sweet, sweet sound
C F C
Of the gospel choir in the air
Bridge
G C Am
It's a wonderful feeling, to know that you're forgiven
G Am C
To be free from your burdens, and feel the joy of living
G C Am
Come join us in the river, let the waters wash you clean
G Am C
Sing the song of Redemption, and you will be redeemed
Chorus
G
So lay down your burdens
Am C
And come down to the river to pray
F G
The troubles will disappear
Am
In the sweet, sweet sound
C F G C
Of the gospel choir in the air