The Big Battle

Intro : | A | A | A | A | A i think , sir , the battle is over; E7 and the young soldier lay down his gun . i’m tired of running for cover; A i’m certain the battle is done . D A o’er sea over there where we fought them E7 A it’s quiet , for they’ve all gone away . all left is the dead and the dyin’ , E7 A the blue lyin’ long side the grave . Interlude : | G | G | G | G | G so , you think the battle is over , D7 and you even lay down your gun . you carelessly rise from your cover , G for you think the battle is done . C G now , boy , hit the dirt , listen to me , D7 G D7 for i’m still the one in command . G get flat on the ground here beside me D7 G and lay your ear to the sand . Interlude | A | A | A | A | A can you here the deafening rumble? E7 can you feel the trembling ground? it’s just the horses and wagons A that make such deafening sound . D A for ev’ry shot fired had an echo E7 A E7 and ev’ry man killed wanted life . A there lies your friend , jim mckinney . E7 A can you take the news to his wife? Interlude | G | G | G | G | G no , son , the battle’s not over; D7 the battle has only begun . the rest of the battle will cover G the part that has blackened the sun . C G the fight yet to come’s not with cannons , D7 G D7 nor will the fight be hand to hand . G no one will regroup the forces; D7 G no charge will a gen’ral command . Interlude | A | A | A | A | A the battle will rage in the bosom E7 of mother and sweetheart and wife . brother and sister and daughter A will grieve for the rest of their lives . D A now , quiet , rise from your cover . E7 A E7 be thankful that god let you live , A to go fight the rest of the battle E7 A for those who gave all they could give . Interlude | G | G | G | G | G i see , sir , the battle’s not over; D7 the battle has only begun . the rest of the battle will cover G this part that has blackened the sun . C G for though there’s no sound of the cannon , D7 G D7 and though there’s no smoke in the sky , G i’m droppin’ my gun and the saber , D G and ready for battle Am i . for more johnny cash chords , see www . unofficial - johnnycash . com!