G*                G         Bm*
When the river of rebellion overflows, I'll be there
         G*                            Bm
When the seed of discontent plants and grows, I'll be there
C                                G             Em
Watching for the sun through the dark and rainy storm
C                             G               Em
Searching for the keys to the dungeons old and worn
C      D                 G
Let me tell you, I'll be there

[Verse 2]
G                                       Bm
When the shadow of the tyrant falls and sweeps across the land
         G                              Bm
When men would steal from others with a paper in their hand
C                                      G             Em
When people search for answers and the answers never come
C                                         G                     Em
When their troubles would be over if they thought and fought as one
C      D                 G
Let me tell you, I'll be there

[Chorus]
C                           Bm
Whispering of yesterday has grown into a roar
C                               Bm
Winds of freedom blowing out of every distant shore
Em                             C
When the time is ready and the call is
         A
loud and clear
A                      D
Let me tell you, I'll be there

[Verse 3]
G                                       Bm
When the thunder of opression roars and crackles, I'll be there
G                                       Bm
When those who would be free are wearing shackles, I'll be there
C                                      G                Em
For the day is gonna come when they'll throw away their chains
C                                             G             Em
Lift their heads and raise their arms for the struggle that remains
C          D                 G
And let me tell you, I'll be there

[Chorus]
C                           Bm
Whispering of yesterday has grown into a roar
C                               Bm
Winds of freedom blowing out of every distant shore
Em                             C
When the time is ready and the call is
         A
loud and clear
A                      D
Let me tell you, I'll be there

[Verse 4]
G                                       Bm
When the thunder of opression roars and crackles, I'll be there
G                                       Bm
When those who would be free are wearing shackles, I'll be there
C                                      G                Em
For the day is gonna come when they'll throw away their chains
C                                             G             Em
Lift their heads and raise their arms for the struggle that remains
C          D
And let me tell you
C      Em   D
Let me tell you
C      Bm   D
Let me tell you
C      D                 G    C  G
Let me tell you, I'll be there