♫ Intro: A7 ♫ Verse 1: A7 E7 A7 Woke up this afternoon with the sun already high in the sky E7 A7 Woke up this afternoon with the sun already high in the sky A7 A7 The radio was singing “this will be the day I die.” ♫ Verse 2: A7 E7 A7 I made a cup of coffee and braced for a lonesome day. E7 A7 I made a strong cup of coffee and braced for another lonesome day A7 A7 I reached around for my boots and I began to pray
♫ Chorus: A7 Help me leave these worries, all these useless worries behind E7 A7 Help me leave these worries, all these useless worries behind A7 E7 A7 Help me quiet down the banging drum inside my mind Harmonica & Guitar Solos: A7 E7 A7 E7 A7 A7 A7 ♫ Verse 3: A7 E7 A7 Traces of my past tried to tear my faith away E7 A7 Traces of my past tried to tear my faith away A7 Give me strength and give me grace A7 Help me face another day Out-♫ Chorus: A7 Help me leave these worries, all these useless worries behind E7 A7 Help me leave these worries, all these useless worries behind A7 E7 A7 Help me quiet down the banging drum inside my mind A7 E7 A7 Help me quiet down the banging drum inside my mind