Artist: Toby Mac Song: Irene Album: Momentom Chords used: (b9) E:--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: Hush, little baby, don't you cry. () (b9)/ Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby. (X2) Everything's gonna be alright. () (b9)/ The Lord's gonna answer your prayer tonight. (1st time) () (b9)/ The Lord's gonna answer your prayer. (2nd time) Verse 1: Last night you had a dream you was the home-comin' queen, () (b9)/ today you're eighteen, happy birthday, Irene. Quit school, you had to drop out to raise your little child. () (b9)/ (Doesn't seem to be any one around.) You got to reach up to touch rick bottom. () (b9)/ The powers the be keep you down trodden. Daughter of Zion, I heard your prayer. () (b9)/ Just cast your cares and please beware of snakes. () (b9)/ 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. ()/ Your cavalry's about to come, so keep your head up, don't you ever let up. () (b9)/ 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, () (b9)/ I took to you when you gave your heart to God. Faithful and true, that's what I'll always be to you. () (b9)/ 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, () (b9)/ you'll be up for any challenge. many storms are on the way, better sharpen your faith; () (b9)/ 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