Day is Done
Peter Yarrow
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   G                   Am
1. Tell me why you’re crying my son
   D                              G
   I know you’re frightened like everyone
   Em                     Am
   Is the thunder in the distance you fear?
   Bm                  C            D
   Would it help if I stayed very near?
   D     G
   I am here.

Refrain
   G          C                G
   And if you take my hand my son
   G            D                     G
   All would be well when the day is done.
   G          C                G
   And if you take my hand my son
   G            D                    G
   All would be well when the day is done
   G      D            G  
   Day is done, Day is done
   G      D            G
   Day is done; Day is done  (repeat 1st four lines)

2. Do you ask why I’m sighing my son?
   You shall inherit what mankind has done.
   In a world filled with sorrow and woe
   If you ask me why this is so,
   I really don’t know

3. Tell me why you’re smiling my son
   Is there a secret you can’t tell everyone?
   Do you know more than men that are wise?
   Do you see what we all most disguise
   Through your loving eyes?