Written by Gordon Lightfoot
Intro: C F G C verse 1: F G I'm not afraid that when I'm dying C G C There'll be no one to hold my hand F G If there's a god up there he loves me C As much as my old woman canInstrumental: F G C G C F G CF D I don't intend to be a martyr G I don't give a damn what people say C F G And if I never get to heaven C Heaven don't deserve me anywayINTERLUDE: C F G C verse 2: F G I don't know what it was I came for C G C But I've enjoyed it up 'til now F G If there's a friend who ever needs me C I'll do my best to help somehowF D I've tasted life both good and evil G At times I was cruel and did not pay C F G And if I never get to heaven C Heaven don't deserve me anywayF D I don't intend to keep no secrets G I don't give a damn what people say C F G And if I never get to heaven C Heaven don't deserve me anyway F D I know and I'll admit my failures G I don't give a damn what people say C F G And if I never get to heaven C Heaven don't deserve me anyway F G And if I never get to heaven C Heaven don't deserve me anyway