I'd Rather Live By The Side Of The Road Lyrics & Chords

By Albert E. Brumley Sr.

(G)There are people who would rather live in mansions

People (C)who would rather live abroad

(G)People who would trade God's promise

For the (A)glories to (D)hold.



There are (G)people who would rather live in splendor

And brag (C)about their silver and their gold

But I'd (G)rather have a little log cabin

By the (D)side of the (G)road.



Chorus

(G)I'd rather live by the side of the road

And try to point (C)souls to the best abode

Than to be a (G)king or a millionaire

And live in (A)mansions in bright (D)array.

I'd rather (G)do a neighborly deed

For a traveler (C)here or a friend in need

I'd rather (G)live by the side of the road

And help some pilgrim (D)along life's (G)way.



Well I'd rather have a cabin by the roadside

With a pilgrimage of men just passing by

Help to point some soul to Jesus

In that city On High.



Every day I want to help to scatter roses

Every night I want the lamp to shine abroad

With a welcome from the little bay window

By the side of the road.

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.