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--
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Intro:
Dm Am
Hush, little baby, don'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:
Dm Am
Last night you had a dream you was the home-comin' queen,
E7(b9) E7(b9)/B
today you're eighteen, happy birthday, Irene.
Dm Am
Quit 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)/B
The powers the be keep you down trodden.
Dm Am
Daughter of Zion, I 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.
[ Tab from: https://www.guitartabs.cc/tabs/t/toby_mac/irene_crd.html ]
Pre-chorus:
Am Dm
Hey, little girl with the pressures of the world on Your shoulders,
E7
don't say that it's over.
Am Dm
I heard your prayers, just cast your cares and I'll be there,
E7
so don't you fear.
Am Dm
I say, hey, little girl with the pressures of the world on your shoulders,
E7
don't say that it's over.
Am E7
I heard your prayers, just cast your cares and I'll be there,
so don't you fear.
(repeat chorus)
Verse 2:
Dm Am
Irene, I carried you when you was too weak to walk,
E7(b9) E7(b9)/B
I took to you when you gave your heart to God.
Dm Am
Faithful 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 Am
I will build you a palace, restore your soul,
E7(b9) E7(b9)/B
you'll be up for any challenge.
Dm Am
many storms are on the way, better sharpen your faith;
E7(b9) E7(b9)/B
count the cost, take up your cross and wear it ev'ryday.
Dm Am
Rest in me and I will give you strength.
Blessed is she, Irene, who seeks My face.
(repeat pre-chorus)
(repeat chorus)
Bridge:
Dm Am
Everything's gonna be alright. (X3)
Am
Father, I'm stronger. I say, (X2)
Am
Father, I'm stronger than when I first believed, yeah!
Am
Father, I'm stronger. I say, (X2)
Am
Father, I'm stronger than when I first believed, yeah!
Ending:
Dm Am
Everything'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
