Words and music by Fred Rose, recorded by Hank Williams
Recorded by Bob Dylan (w/Tom Petty) June 1986 for the Chabad
anti-drugs show Sept 14 1986.
Tabbed by Eyolf Østrem
G There's a road that straight and narrow That the saints have travelled on filled with all the tribulations A7 D of the martyrs that have gone G If you're grateful for their victory and for showing us the way Give thanks for all your blessing, D G get on your knees and pray
G C G Thank God for every mountain and each sea G A7 D Thank God for every flower and each tree G C G Thank God for giving life to you and me G D G Wherever you may be, thank God.
There's a world of pain and sorrow filled with selfishness and greed. There remains that Glory Fountain To supply our every need You can find it in the temple With a welcome on the door But be sure to count your blessings Before you ask for more.
Thank God for every flower and each tree Thank God for every mountain and the sea Thank God for giving life to you and me Wherever you may be, thank God.
“This is Bob Dylan. I'm in England right now, working, so I can't be
there tonight, but I'd like to say that Chabad is a worthy
organization helping people in need, helping to set them free from the
misconceptions and devastation which is destroying their lives from
within.
Of course this is a fierce battle, for those responsible for poisoning
the minds and bodies of America's youth are reaping great profits. If
you can help Chabad to help others who have fallen victims to the lies
and deceits of those who are much more powerful – do so.”
Last verse, not sung by Dylan:
Be forgivin to the wayward Like the Master told us to When He said forgive them Father For they know not what they do They would change their way of livin' If they could but understand So remember they're your brothers They need a helpin' hand.