Artist: Toby Mac Song: Irene Album: Momentom Chords used: Dm Am E7(b9) E7 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:

^DmHush, little baby, d^Amon't you cry. E7(B9) E7(b9)/B Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby. Dm Am (X2) Everything's gonna be alright. E7(B9) E7(b9)/B The Lord's gonna answer your prayer tonight. (1st time) E7(B9) E7(b9)/B The Lord's gonna answer your prayer. (2nd time)

Verse 1:

^DmLast night you had a dream you was the ^Amhome-comin' queen, E7(B9) E7(b9)/B today you're eighteen, happy birthday, Irene. Quit ^Dmschool, you had to drop out to ^Amraise your little child. E7(B9) E7(b9)/B (Doesn't seem to be any one around.) You ^Dmgot to reach up to ^Amtouch rick bottom. E7(B9) E7(b9)/B The powers the be keep you down trodden. ^DmDaughter of Zion, ^AmI heard your prayer. E7(B9) E7(b9)/B Dm Just cast your cares and please beware of snakes. Am E7(B9) E7(b9)/B They 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 Am Your cavalry's about to come, so keep your head up, don't you ever let up. E7(B9) E7(b9)/B The storm will pass, you be ready for the next one.

Pre-chorus:

^AmHey, little girl with the pressures of the world on Your ^Dmshoulders, don't ^E7say that it's over. ^AmI heard your prayers, just cast your cares and ^DmI'll be there, so ^E7don't you fear. ^AmI say, hey, little girl with the pressures of the world on your ^Dmshoulders, don't ^E7say that it's over. ^AmI heard your prayers, just cast your cares and ^E7I'll be there,

so don't you fear. (repeat chorus) Verse 2:

^DmIrene, I carried you when you was ^Amtoo weak to walk, E7(B9) E7(b9)/B I took to you when you gave your heart to God. ^DmFaithful and true, that's what I^Am'll always be to you. E7(B9) E7(b9)/B believe in you, believe in Me and these mountains have to ^Dmmove. Am E7(b9) You have dreams as aspirations; I knew you before creation, E7(B9)/B your foundation's solid. ^DmI will build you a ^Ampalace, restore your soul, E7(B9) E7(b9)/B you'll be up for any challenge. many storms are on the ^Dmway, better sharpen your ^Amfaith; E7(B9) E7(b9)/B count the cost, take up your cross and wear it ev'ryday. ^DmRest in me and I will ^Amgive you strength.

Blessed is she, Irene, who seeks My face. (repeat pre-chorus) (repeat chorus) Bridge:

^DmEverything's gonna be ^Amalright. (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:

^DmEverything's gonna ^Ambe 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

Tobymac - Irene