When the world’s on fire
instrumental
= 1 verse (to be played after verses 2,4 and 5)
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1. Oh, my loving mother, when the world's on fire,
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don't
you want God's bosom to be your pillow ?
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D D A D
tide
me over in the Rock of Ages Rock of Ages cleft for me.
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2. I'm going to heaven when the world's on fire
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and I
want God's bosom to be my pillow,
G
D D A D
tide
me over in the Rock of Ages Rock of Ages cleft for me.
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3. Oh, my loving brother, when the world's on fire,
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don't
you want God's bosom to be your pillow ?
G
D D A D
tide
me over in the Rock of Ages Rock of Ages cleft for me.
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4. Oh, my loving sinner, when the world's on fire,
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don't
you want God's bosom to be your pillow ?
G D D A D
tide
me over in the Rock of Ages Rock of Ages cleft for me.
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5. Don't you want to go to heaven when the world's on fire,
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don't
you want God's bosom to be your pillow ?
G D D A D
tide
me over in the Rock of Ages Rock of Ages cleft for me.
(The Carter Family)