May You Never

from the album "Slowhand"

Transcribed by Steve Garner

This is a cover of a John Martyn song that Eric recorded for

his 1977 album "Slowhand". It's pleasant little tune with

some simple acoustic strumming. This may not be the exact way

that Eric Clapton played it on the album, but it sounds close!

** Capo on the 4th fret! **

May you never lay your head down

Without a hand to hold

May you never make your bed out in the cold

And may you never lose your temper

If you get hit in a bar room fight

May you never lose your woman overnight

Well you're just like a great strong sister to me

And I know that your love is true

And you hold no blade for to stab me in my back

I know that there's some that do

So please, won't you please, won't you bear it in mind

N.C. F

Love is a lesson tonight in our time

Please, won't you please bear it in mind for me

And may you never lay your head down

Without a hand to hold

May you never make your bed out in the cold

And may you never lose your temper

If you get hit in a bar room fight

May you never lose your woman overnight

Well you're just like a great strong brother to me

And I know that your love is true

And you never talk dirty behind my back

I know that there's some that do

So please, won't you please, won't you bear it in mind

N.C. F

Love is a lesson tonight in our time

Please, won't you please bear it in mind for me

And may you never lay your head down

Without a hand to hold

May you never make your bed out in the cold

And may you never lose your temper

If you get hit in a bar room fight

May you never lose your woman overnight

May you never lose your woman overnight

May you never lose your woman overnight

Ending: Am G C F C

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That's it! An easy song, and a fun one too.

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