Driftwood On The River lyrics chords

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Driftwood On The River lyrics and chords are intended for your personal use, it was recorded by Ernest Tubb. It's not well known but I really enjoy playing and singing this country classic, it's easy.

Driftwood On The River

by Ernst Tubb

C                                         G7

I'm just drift-wood on the river floating down the tide

I don't care where this old river carries me

I keep drifting just because my heart is broken inside

        G7                                C

And I'm tired of wishing for what can not be

G7

I may meet some bit of drift-wood lost same as I

Share a hand shake and a tender tear or two

But It's always good luck now we got to say good-bye

       G7                      C

I must wander on to keep my rendezvous

G7

Though I drift through town and city I can never stay

For I find no place to call my home sweet home

I don't ask for help or pity I just go my way

        G7                            C

All I'm praying for is peace to dream alone

G7

I'm just drift-wood on the river and I'm drifting on

Till this weary river meets the deep blue sea

Where the deep blue sea may help me to forget someone

        G7                             C

Yes the careless one who has forgotten me

G7

In my heart I don't feel bitter over what has been

I feel sorry for the one I must forget

And instead of being someone with the world to win

         G7                         C

I'm just drift-wood on the river of regret

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As with all recording artists, Ernest Tubb had a lot of songs that didn't get any radio time so they're not well known. This is one that wasn't released as a single so unless you have the album, you probably aren't familiar with it. The melody is pretty and done at a moderate tempo with simple chords, it's easy for us to play and sing. Visit Pure Country Music to see a great selection of older country songs. Print Driftwood On The River lyrics and chords to help you learn this classic.