Follow Me Lyrics & Chords

By Ira Stanphill

(G)I traveled down a lonely road and (C)no one seemed to (G)care; 

The burden on my (Em)weary back Had (A)bowed me to des(D)pair, 

(G)I oft complained to Jesus How (C)folks were treating (G)me, 

And (Em)then I heard Him (G)say (D)so tender(G)ly, 

"My (C)feet were oh so weary, (G)Upon the Calv'ry road; 

The (C)cross became so heavy, I (A)fell beneath the (D)load, 

(G)Be faithful weary pilgrim, The (C)morning I can (G)see, 

Just (Em)lift your cross and (G)follow (D)close to (G)me." 



"I work so hard for Jesus" I often boast and say, 

"I've sacrificed a lot of things To walk the narrow way, 

I gave up fame and fortune, I'm worth a lot to Thee," 

And then I hear Him gently say to me. 

"I left the throne of glory And counted it but loss, 

My hands were nailed in anger Upon a cruel cross, 

But now we'll make the journey With your hand safe in mine, 

So lift your cross and follow close to me. 



Oh, Jesus if I die upon A foreign field some day, 

'Twould be no more than love demands No less could I repay, 

"No greater love hath mortal man Than for a friend to die" 

These are the words He gently spoke to me, 

"If just a cup of water I place within your hand 

Then just a cup of water Is all that I demand," 

But if by death to living They can thy glory see, 

I'll take my cross and follow close to thee. 

Easy chords for beginners. These lyrics are the property of the respective artist, authors and labels, they are intended solely for educational purposes and private study only. The chords and strumming pattern are my interpretation and their accuracy is not guaranteed.