Written by Fred Rose and popularized by Hank Williams
Performed by Bob Dylan during the fall 2001 tour
Tabbed by Eyolf Østrem
Dylan's lyrics differ slightly from Williams' (i.e. Rose's), which is
the basis for the version below.
I have included some additional verses not sung by Dylan at the end of
the file.
The chords at the end are the outcome of a clash between the C chords of the guitars and the D in the bass.
G . . . C . G . | G . D . G . . . |
G C G
Wait for the light to shine
D
Wait for the light to shine
G C G
Pull yourself together and keep looking for the sign
G D G
Wait for the light to shine
G C G
When the road is rocky and you're carrying a load
G D
Wait for the light to shine
G C G
If you find you're friendless on that weary, lonesome road
G D G
Wait for the light to shine
Wait for the light to shine
Wait for the light to shine
Pull yourself together, keep looking for the sign
Wait for the light to shine
[instr. verse]
Wait for the light to shine
Wait for the light to shine
Pull yourself together, keep looking for the sign
Wait for the light to shine
Don't forget your brother as you travel through the land
Wait for the light to shine
He may be in trouble, he may need a helping hand
Wait for the light to shine
Wait for the light to shine
Wait for the light to shine
Pull yourself together and keep looking for the sign *)
Wait for the light to shine
[instr. verse]
Wait for the light to shine
Wait for the light to shine
Pull yourself together and keep looking for the sign
G C/d
Wait for the light to
G C/d
Wait for the light to
G D C (/d) G
Wait for the light to shine
*) Hank Williams has: “Never give up hope or cast your pearls before the swine”
If your life is empty and you're on your last go-round Wait for the light to shine If you hear the chime-knells on the highway you have found Wait for the light to shine Wait for the light to shine Wait for the light to shine When your friends forsake you and you haven't got a dime Wait for the light to shine Don't let trouble fool you and your sins will all be gone Wait for the light to shine Don't forget it's darkest just before the break of dawn Wait for the light to shine Wait for the light to shine Wait for the light to shine Keep these words before you as you walk that narrow line Wait for the light to shine