Oliver James

vocal Intro : Em C G G Em C G on the way to your brother’s house in the valley , dear , G Em C G by the river Bridge a cradle floating beside me . G Em C G in the whitest water on the banks against the stone G Em C G you will lift his body from the shore and bring him home Chorus : C G C G Em C G ( optional : C G C G Em C G C G ) oliver james washed in the rain no longer C G C G Em C G ( optional : C G C G Em C G C G ) oliver james washed in the rain no longer G Em C G on the kitchen table that your grandfather did make G Em C G you and your delicate way will slowly clean his fate G Em C G and you will remember when you rehearsed the actions of G Em C G an innocent and anxious mother full of anxious love C G C G Em C G ( optional : C G C G Em C G C G ) oliver james washed in the rain no longer C G C G Em C G ( optional : C G C G Em C G C G ) oliver james washed in the rain no longer Am C Am C walk with me down ruby beach and through the valley floor C Em G G C C D C G love for the one you know more Am C Am C C Em G G C C D C G love for the one you know more G Em C G back we go to your brother’s house emptier my dear G Em C G the sound of ancient voices ringing soft upon your ear Chorus ( vocal only ) : oliver james washed in the rain no longer oliver james washed in the rain no longer