Artist: Toby Mac
Song: Irene
Album: Momentom
Chords used:
(b9)
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B:--3---1----0----0--
G:--2---2----1----1--
D:--0---2----0----0--
A:--0---0----2----2--
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Intro:
Hush, little baby, don't you cry.
() (b9)/
Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby.
(X2)
Everything's gonna be alright.
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The Lord's gonna answer your prayer tonight. (1st time)
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The Lord's gonna answer your prayer. (2nd time)
Verse 1:
Last night you had a dream you was the home-comin' queen,
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today you're eighteen, happy birthday, Irene.
Quit school, you had to drop out to raise your little child.
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(Doesn't seem to be any one around.)
You got to reach up to touch rick bottom.
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The powers the be keep you down trodden.
Daughter of Zion, I heard your prayer.
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Just cast your cares and please beware of snakes.
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They come in all shapes and sizes, tempt you, put scales on your eyelids.
(b9)
Don't waste your sorrows, they give you strength tomorrow.
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Your cavalry's about to come, so keep your head up, don't you ever let up.
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The storm will pass, you be ready for the next one.
Pre-chorus:
Hey, little girl with the pressures of the world on Your shoulders,
don't say that it's over.
I heard your prayers, just cast your cares and I'll be there,
so don't you fear.
I say, hey, little girl with the pressures of the world on your shoulders,
don't say that it's over.
I heard your prayers, just cast your cares and I'll be there,
so don't you fear.
(repeat chorus)
Verse 2:
Irene, I carried you when you was too weak to walk,
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I took to you when you gave your heart to God.
Faithful and true, that's what I'll always be to you.
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believe in you, believe in Me
and these mountains have to move.
(b9)
You have dreams as aspirations; I knew you before creation,
()/
your foundation's solid.
I will build you a palace, restore your soul,
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you'll be up for any challenge.
many storms are on the way, better sharpen your faith;
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count the cost, take up your cross and wear it ev'ryday.
Rest in me and I will give you strength.
Blessed is she, Irene, who seeks My face.
(repeat pre-chorus)
(repeat chorus)
Bridge:
Everything's gonna be alright. (X3)
Father, I'm stronger. I say, (X2)
Father, I'm stronger than when I first believed, yeah!
Father, I'm stronger. I say, (X2)
Father, I'm stronger than when I first believed, yeah!
Ending:
Everything's gonna be alright.
() (b9)/
The Lord's gonna answer your prayer tonight.
The Lord's gonna answer your prayer tonight.
The Lord's gonna answer your prayer.
THE END
I hope this helps, if you have any questions, just send me a message.
tabber: Robby Sheets
age: 15