Keep on the firing line       (Listen to sample)

 

    G

1. If you're in the battle for the Lord and right,

             C                        G

    just keep on the firing line.

 

    If you win the battle, surely you must fight,

           D                         G

    so keep on the firing line.

 

               G                          G7

Brother keep on the firing line,

   C                        G

keep on the firing line.

                                                           Em

Time is getting short, Jesus coming soon,

               G               D       G

brother keep on the firing line.

 

        G

2. There are many dangers everyone must face,

    C                                                      G

    if you die a-fighting there is no disgrace.

 

    With the Lord, for cowards you will find no place,

           D                        G

    so keep on the firing line.    + CHORUS

 

       G

3. God can only use the soldiers he can trust

          C                        G

    to keep on the firing line.

 

    If you wear the crown, bear the cross you must,

           D                        G

    so keep on the firing line.     + CHORUS (2x)

 

(capo 3 rd)

 

    (The Carter Family)