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