Carter Family Song Lyrics & Chords:
Crying Holy to the lord

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On the rock where Moses stood

G C G

1. Crying holy unto the Lord, crying holy unto the Lord.

G D G G D G

Oh in that day when the bells don't toll,

- D G

crying ho.......ly unto the Lord.

G

Crying holy unto the Lord, holy unto the Lord,

C G

crying holy unto the Lord, holy unto the Lord.

G D G G D G

Oh if I could I surely would

D G

stand on that rock with God where Moses stood.

+ instrumental = CHORUS

G C G

2. Sinners run unto the Lord, sinners run unto the Lord,

G D G G D G

now please don't let this parable pass

- D G

and lose your soul at last.

+ CHORUS + instrumental = CHORUS

G C G

3. Crying holy unto the Lord, crying holy unto the Lord,

G D G G D G

see four and twenty elders, bowing all around the alter,

- D G

crying, "Ho.......ly unto the Lord."

+ CHORUS + repeat CHORUS (lines 1 & 2 as instrumental)