Toby Mac – Irene chords

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Artist: Toby Mac
Song: Irene
Album: Momentom

Chords used: Dm Am E7(b9) E7E:--1---0----1----0--B:--3---1----0----0--G:--2---2----1----1--D:--0---2----0----0--A:--0---0----2----2--E:-------------------
Intro:
Dm AmHush, little baby, don't you cry.
E7(b9) E7(b9)/BDaddy's gonna sing you a lullaby.
Dm Am (X2)Everything's gonna be alright.
E7(b9) E7(b9)/BThe Lord's gonna answer your prayer tonight. (1st time)
E7(b9) E7(b9)/BThe Lord's gonna answer your prayer. (2nd time)
Verse 1:
Dm AmLast night you had a dream you was the home-comin' queen,
E7(b9) E7(b9)/Btoday you're eighteen, happy birthday, Irene.
Dm AmQuit school, you had to drop out to raise your little child.
E7(b9) E7(b9)/B (Doesn't seem to be any one around.)
Dm Am You got to reach up to touch rick bottom.
E7(b9) E7(b9)/BThe powers the be keep you down trodden.
Dm AmDaughter of Zion, I heard your prayer.
E7(b9) E7(b9)/B DmJust cast your cares and please beware of snakes.
Am E7(b9) E7(b9)/BThey come in all shapes and sizes, tempt you, put scales on your eyelids.
Dm Am E7(b9)Don't waste your sorrows, they give you strength tomorrow.
E7(b9)/B Dm AmYour cavalry's about to come, so keep your head up, don't you ever let up.
E7(b9) E7(b9)/BThe storm will pass, you be ready for the next one.
Pre-chorus:
Am Dm Hey, little girl with the pressures of the world on Your shoulders,
E7don't say that it's over.
Am DmI heard your prayers, just cast your cares and I'll be there,
E7so don't you fear.
Am DmI say, hey, little girl with the pressures of the world on your shoulders,
E7don't say that it's over.
Am E7I heard your prayers, just cast your cares and I'll be there,
so don't you fear. (repeat chorus) Verse 2:
Dm AmIrene, I carried you when you was too weak to walk,
E7(b9) E7(b9)/BI took to you when you gave your heart to God.
Dm AmFaithful and true, that's what I'll always be to you.
E7(b9) E7(b9)/B believe in you, believe in Me
Dm and these mountains have to move.
Am E7(b9)You have dreams as aspirations; I knew you before creation,
E7(b9)/B your foundation's solid.
Dm AmI will build you a palace, restore your soul,
E7(b9) E7(b9)/B you'll be up for any challenge.
Dm Ammany storms are on the way, better sharpen your faith;
E7(b9) E7(b9)/Bcount the cost, take up your cross and wear it ev'ryday.
Dm AmRest in me and I will give you strength.
Blessed is she, Irene, who seeks My face. (repeat pre-chorus) (repeat chorus) Bridge:
Dm AmEverything's gonna be alright. (X3)
AmFather, I'm stronger. I say, (X2)
AmFather, I'm stronger than when I first believed, yeah!
AmFather, I'm stronger. I say, (X2)
AmFather, I'm stronger than when I first believed, yeah!
Ending:
Dm AmEverything's gonna be alright.
E7(b9) E7(b9)/B 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
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