Written by Michael Joseph Jackson
Intro: D Em/D (x16) Verse 1: D Em/D D Hold me, like the River Jordan, Em/D D Em/D D Em/D And I will then say to thee; you are my friend. Verse 2: D Em/D D Carry me, like you are my brother, Em/D D Em/D D Em/D Love me like a mother; will you be there? Verse 3: D Em/D D When weary, tell me; will you hold me? Em/D D Em/D D When wrong will you scold me; when lost, will you find me? Verse 4: D Em/D D But they told me; a man should be faithful, Em/D D And walk when not able, Em/D D Em/D And fight 'till the end, but I'm only human. Interlude: D Em/D (x16) Middle 8: F Eb D Everyone's taking con-trol of me, F Eb D Seems that the world's got a role for me. F Eb D I'm so confused; will you show to me; C A You'll be there for me, and care enough to bear me? *KEY CHANGE* ------------ Coda: E F#m/E E (Hold me, lay your head lowly, F#m/E E F#m/E E F#m/E Softly, then boldly; carry me there. E F#m/E E Lead me, love me and feed me, F#m/E E F#m/E E F#m/E Kiss me and free me; I will feel blessed). *KEY CHANGE* ------------ F# Abm/F# F# (Carry, carry me boldly, Abm/F# F# Abm/F# F# Abm/F# Lift me up slowly; carry me there. F# Abm/F# F# Save me, heal me, and bathe me, Abm/F# F# Abm/F# F# Abm/F# Softly, you say to me; I will be there). *KEY CHANGE* ------------ Ab Bbm/Ab Ab (Lift me, lift me up slowly, Bbm/Ab Ab Bbm/Ab Ab Bbm/Ab Carry me boldly; show me you care. Ab Bbm/Ab Ab Hold me, lay your head lowly, Bbm/Ab Ab Bbm/Ab Ab Bbm/Ab Softly then boldly; carry me there). Ab Bbm/Ab Ab (Need me, love me and feed me, Bbm/Ab Ab Bbm/Ab Ab Bbm/Ab (Kiss me and free me; I will feel blessed). (Repeat to Fade)