Intro Riff 1 (goes through most of the the song) Verse 1 riff 2 Are you ready, ready to cry riff 2 Are you ready, ready to cry riff 3 This is the saddest story, you all know why riff 2 So cry, cry, cry Pre-Chorus E Don't worry buddy, we'll see this thing through D7 I'll cry the river that carries you through Verse 2 riff 2 Are you ready, ready to leave riff 2 This life we love, you know what I mean riff 3 No more whiskey, no more cigarettes riff 2 Your last breath just like a sunset Pre-chorus E Don't worry buddy, we'll see this thing through D7 I'll cry the river that carries you through Chorus riff 2 Are you ready, ready to cry riff 2 Cry, cry, cry Solo D, A, E, D7, riff 2 Verse 3 riff 2 Are you ready, ready to die riff 2 Are you ready, ready to die riff 3 Is there anything I can do riff 2 'Cause saying goodbye to you will be the hardest thing that I ever do Pre-chorus E Don't worry buddy, we'll see this thing through D7 I'll cry the river that carries you through Chorus riff 2 Are you ready, ready to cry riff 2 Cry, cry, cry Outro riff 3, riff 2, E, D7, riff 2 to end