Forgive Me Lord

Gordon Lightfoot - Forgive Me Lord CAPO: 5th Fret [INTRO:] [VERSE 1:] Make my world a better place to be       Remove these chains and set me free     I give my life one reason to begin       Forgive me lord for I have sinned   [VERSE 2:] Take my hand and lead me as you choose       It seems we ain’t got much to lose     Give this place one season without shame       Forgive me lord I’ve sinned again     [VERSE 3:] I been down on my luck as a matter of fact I’ve even been chased Drifting along singing a song For the whole human race [VERSE 4:] I been caught in the act as a matter of fact I’m even well known Floating on by with a laugh and a sigh On the road that leads home   I got no more time left to roam [VERSE 5:] If you love me Take this world and mend it as you please       With a little help from the likes of me     Keep it safe from harm and make it pure       Forgive the rich and save the poor             [VERSE 6:] Like the dust on the wind I’ve been taken again By my foolish pride Drifting along singing a song That’s how I get by [VERSE 7:] I been caught in the act as a matter of fact I’ve even been chased Floating on by with a laugh and a sigh For the whole human race   I got no more time left to waste [VERSE 8:] If you love me Make my world a better place to be        Remove these chains and set me free     I give my face a different point of view       Forgive us lord if we run to you             [INSTRUMENTAL:]           /                             /       /   / [VERSE 9:] If you love me Make my world a better place to be        Remove these chains and set me free     Give my life one reason to begin        Forgive me lord for I have sinned     Give my life one reason to begin        Forgive me lord for I have sinned