Recorded by hank williams, sr.

Words and music by fred rose



[g] there's a road that's straight and narrow

That the saints have travelled on

Paved with all the tribulations

Of the [a] martyrs that have [d7] gone

If you're [g] grateful for their vict'ries

And for showin' us the way

Then give thanks for all your blessin's

Get [d7] on your knees and [g] pray.



Chorus

Thank god for ev'ry flower and each tree

Thank god for all the [a] mountains and the [d7] seas

Thank [g] god for givin' life to you and me

Wherever you may [d7] be, thank [g] god.









In this world of grief and sorrow

Filled with selfishness and greed

There remains the glory fountain

To supply our every need

You can find it in the temple

With a welcome on the door

But be sure to count your blessin's

Before you ask for more.



Chorus



Be forgivin to the wayward

Like the master told us to

When he said forgive them father

For they know not what they do

They would change their way of livin'

If they could but understand

So remember they're your brothers

They need a helpin' hand.



Chorus