Far Side Banks of Jordan lyrics

[Verse 1: Johnny]

I believe my steps are growing wearier each day,

Still I've got another journey on my mind.

Lures of this old world have ceased

To make me want to stay,

And my one regret is leaving you behind.

[Verse 2: June]

But if it proves to be His will that,

I am first to cross,

And somehow I've a feeling it will be.

When it comes your time to travel likewise, don't feel lost,

For I will be the first one that you'll see.

[Chorus: Johnny & June]

And I'll be waiting on the far side banks of Jordan,

I'll be sitting drawing pictures in the sand,

And when I see you coming,

I will rise up with a shout

And come running through the shallow water,

Reaching for your hand.

[Verse 3: Johnny]

Through this life we've laboured hard

To earn our meager fare,

It's brought us trembling hands and failing eyes.

[Verse 4: June]

So I'll just rest here on this shore

And turn my eyes away

Until you come, then we'll see paradise.

[Chorus: Johnny & June]

And I'll be waiting on the far side banks of Jordan,

I'll be sitting drawing pictures in the sand,

And when I see you coming,

I will rise up with a shout

And come running through the shallow water,

Reaching for your hand.

[Outro: Johnny & June]

And I'll be waiting on the far side banks of Jordan,

I'll be sitting drawing pictures in the sand,

And when I see you coming,

I will rise up with a shout

And come running through the shallow water,

Reaching for your hand., hmm

• Artist:Johnny Cash
• Album:The Last Gunfighter Ballad (1977)