In addition to writing some of the most beautiful songs in a generation, IrisDeMent has done some absolutely tantalizing covers. This is one of myfavorites.TROUBLESOME WATERSBy Maybelle Carter, E. J. Carter, and Dixie DeenFrom the album MY LIFE by Iris DeMentC F CTroublesome waters much blacker than nightAm GAre hiding from view the harbor's bright light.C F CTossed on the turmoil of life's troubled seaAm G CI cried to my saviour, "Have mercy on me."Chorus:F CThen gently I'm feeling the touch of His handAm GGuiding my boat in safely to landC F CLeading the way to heaven's bright shoreAm G CWhere troublesome waters I'm fearing no more.Troublesome waters around me do rollThey're rocking my boat and wrecking my soul.Loved ones are drifting and living in sinThe treacherous whirlpools are pulling them in.Chorus-----When troublesome waters and rolling so highI lift up my voice and to heaven I cry,"Lord, I am trusting, give guidance to meAnd steady my boat on life's troubled sea."Chorus-----I usually play it with the capo on the fifth fret so I can play inG-shapes.That way a lot of the melody notes are nearby for me to fingerpick.
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