Epitaph

Intro : C F Am G C F Am G C G C Am the old man’s sitting there , his head bowed down [ ch ] G/G# [ /Ch ] Am G every now and then he’ll take a look around F G Em Am and his eyes reflect the memory - pain of years gone by Am F G Em G Em C F Am G he can’t regain nostalgic dreams he’ll never see again C G C Am with trembling hands , he wipes a tear [ ch ] G/G# [ /Ch ] Am G many fall like rain , there’s one for every year F G Em Am and his life laid out so clearly now , life that’s brought death Am F G Em G Em C F Am G so nearly now life once he clung to dearly now lets go F Am G C but spare a thought as you pass him by Am G F take a closer look and you’ll say Am G C F Am G he’s our tomorrow , just as much as we are his yesterday C G C Am a lonely grave , and soon forgot [ ch ] G/G# [ /Ch ] Am G only wind and leaves lament his mournful song F G Em yet they shout his epitaph out clear Am Am F for anyone who’s passing near G Em G Em C it names the person lying here as you and you . . . and you . . . and you . . .