Vocal Intro: Em C G
GEmCG
On the way to your brother's house in the valley, dear,
GEmCG
By the river bridge a cradle floating beside me.
GEmCG
In the whitest water on the banks against the stone
GEmCG
You will lift his body from the shore and bring him home
Chorus:
C G C G Em C G (Optional: C G C G Em C G C G)
Oliver James washed in the rain no longer
C G C G Em C G (Optional: C G C G Em C G C G)
Oliver James washed in the rain no longer
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GEmCG
On the kitchen table that your grandfather did make
GEmCG
You and your delicate way will slowly clean his fate
GEmCG
And you will remember when you rehearsed the actions of
GEmCG
An innocent and anxious mother full of anxious love
C G C G Em C G (Optional: C G C G Em C G C G)
Oliver James washed in the rain no longer
C G C G Em C G (Optional: C G C G Em C G C G)
Oliver James washed in the rain no longer
AmCAmC
Walk with me down Ruby Beach and through the valley floor
CEmG
Love for the one you know more
ACACCEmG
Love for the one you know more
GEmCG
Back we go to your brother's house emptier my dear
GEmCG
The sound of ancient voices ringing soft upon your ear
Chorus (Vocal Only):
Oliver James washed in the rain no longer
Oliver James washed in the rain no longer