[A   D   A   E7   A] nINTRO n n n                       [D             A] nAs we journey along on life's wicked road, n                                 [E7] nSo selfish are we for silver and gold. n        [A]                          [D            A]         nYou can treasure your wealth, your diamonds and gold, n                                 [E7          A] nBut my friend it won't save your poor wicked soul. n n n                            [D          A]  nFor when God calls from his home up on high, n                                        [E7]  nTo your earthly wealth you must say goodbye. n         [A]                        [D                A]     nThen its useless to you if you've strayed from the fold, n                                 [E7          A] nFor my friend it won't save your poor wicked soul. n n n[A   D   A   E7   A   D   A   E7   A] nINSTRUMENTAL n n n                              [D              A]    nThe rich man like all will be judged at that time, n                                     [E7] nBut all of his wealth will be left behind. n       [A]                       [D              A]        nFor no matter how much earthly wealth you get hold, n                             [E7          A] nMy friend it won't save your poor wicked soul. n                             [E7          A]  nMy friend it won't save your poor wicked soul.