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[Verse 1]
D                       A
Heaven knows we've seen tough times
E                                   A
This past year seemed to swallow us in
A                                       D
But you held on to me and we held on to Him
D                       E
Darling wipe away those tears


[Verse 2]
A          D                              A
We've seen trouble come in many different clolors
A        D                           A
From the darkest black to a shade of blue
A  D                  E            A
So you picture me and I'll picture you
D           E
Having us a good year

[Chorus]
D                  A
Down the backroads through the memories
D                A
Let the darkness appear
E             A
Hold me under send the thunder
A                 D
I got a way outta here
E
oooooooooooh
E               A
It's gonna be a good year


[Verse 3]
A   D                                     A
You feel like you're caught in a spinning whirlwind
A   D                     E            A
The storms of life can be sometimes so severe
A                                                   D
Hold my hand and I'll walk you through the days up ahead
D                            A
Cause we are going to have a good year


[Instrumental-Mandolin and Pedal Steel Guitar and Electric Guitar]
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[Verse 4]
D                 A
Every moment is a blessing
D                                E              A
Those who've gone before tell us hope is in the air
D                      E           A
So we'll count all the steps up to heaven
D                       A
One for each day of the year


[Chorus]
A
Down the backroads through the memories
D                E
Let the darkness appear
D             A
Hold me under send the thunder
D                 A
I got a way outta here
E
oooooooooooooh
E               A
It's gonna be a good year
E               A
It's gonna be a good year


[Outro--Fiddle]
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