This song is recorded in the key of A. Peter plays using 'G' fingerings with a capo on second fret. four measure intro F / F / F / F F Dm Tell me why you're crying my son, G F I know you're frightened like everyone. Am Dm Is it the thunder in the distance you fear? Em F Dm G Will it help if I stay very near F I am here. F F And if you take my hand my son, G F All will be well when the day is done, F F And if you take my hand my son, G F All will be well when the day is done. G F G F Day is done, Day is done, Day is done, Day is done. Dm Do you ask why I'm sighing, my son? G F You shall inherit what mankind has done. Am Dm In a world filled with sorrow and woe, Em F Dm G If you ask me why this is so... F I really don't know. F F And if you take my hand my son, G F All will be well when the day is done, F F And if you take my hand my son, G F All will be well when the day is done. Dm Tell me why you're smiling, my son, G F Is there a secret you can tell everyone? Am Dm Do you know more than those that are wise? Em F Dm G Can you see what we all must dis-guise F Through your loving eyes? F F And if you take my hand my son, G F All will be well when the day is done, F F And if you take my hand my son, G F All will be well when the day is done. G F G F Day is done, Day is done, Day is done, Day is done. F F And if you take my hand my son, G F All will be well when the day is done, F F And if you take my hand my son, G F All will be well when the day is done. G F G F Day is done, Day is done, Day is done, Day is done.

Peter, Paul and Mary - Day is done