G No one can ever hold the wind C G So don't waste your time holding on to me D7 G Just let me love then I'll be gone again A7 D7 G For there's one thing little girl you must see As long as the winds blow as long as the rivers flow D7 G As long as the train whistles scream As long as the wild goose flies as long as the flood tides rise D7 G There's just no way of holding me Mister this chain gang can never hold C G A man with such a wandering restless soul D7 G Just turn your back and that's the last time you'll see A7 D7 G This old wandering boy from Tennessee As long as the winds blow as long as the rivers flow D7 G As long as the train whistles scream As long as the wild goose flies as long as the flood tides rise D7 G There's just no way of holding me Momma it's so good to be back home C G It's not right for you and papa to be here alone D7 G But listen to that late evening train A7 D7 G Well I coulda swore I heard it call my name As long as the winds blow as long as the rivers flow D7 G As long as the train whistles scream As long as the wild goose flies as long as the flood tides rise D7 G There's just no way of holding me