The Far Side Banks of Jordan - February 20, 2012

I first heard this song on the June Carter album Press On, on which she and Johnny Cash sing it as a duet.  At the time I was listening to the record a lot, Johnny was ill, adding to the emotional weight of the song.  I have always enjoyed singing and playing it and thought I would bring some more Cash into February as well as take the opportunity to use the piano in the lovely house in Montreal where we are fortunate to be staying.

Here's me performing the song

and here's the version from June Carter's album Press On

The Far Side Banks of Jordan

I do believe my steps are growing wearier each day,

I've got another journey on my mind.

The lures of this old world have ceased to make me want to stay

and my one regret is leaving you behind.

And if it should be his will that I am first to cross

and somehow I believe that it will be

when it comes your time to travel, likewise don't feel lost,

for I will be the first one that you see.

Chorus

I'll be waiting on the far side banks of Jordan

I'll be sitting drawing pictures in the sand

And when I see you coming I will rise up with a shout

come running through the shallow water reaching for your hand

Through this life we have toiled to earn our meagre fare

it has brought trembling hands and failing eyes

So I'll just sit here on the shore and turn my eyes away

until you come then I'll see paradise.

Chorus