Lover's Return
Laurie Lewis
Masters of the Banjo Album
Chords tabbed by:  Verne Garrison
Banjo Tuned E, Key D, No Capo

Lover's Return

   D             G           D
And so you have come back to me
                             A
And say the old loves growing yet
       D              G                 D
You've tried through all these weary years
                    A         D
You've tried so vainly to forget

                G         D
Oh no, I cannot take your hand
                             A
God never gives is back our youth
      D          G              D
The loving heart you slighted then
                          A       D
Was yours, my friend, in perfect truth

Instrumental:

                G              D
Come close and let me see your face
                                A
Your raven hair is tinged with snow
     D              G          D
Oh, yes, it is the same dear face
                A       D
I loved so many years ago

               G           D
Oh no, I cannot take your hand
                            A
God never gives is back our youth
      D             G          D
The loving heart you slighted then
                          A      D
Was yours, my friend, in perfect truth

             G               D
Farewell, I think I love you yet
                                  A
As friend to friend, God bless you dear
       D           G              D
And guide you through these weary years                              

                       A        D
To where the skies are always clear


Oh no, I cannot take your hand
God never gives is back our youth
The loving heart you slighted then
Was yours, my friend, in perfect truth