Thanks To Her chords by Larry Brown

**(Verse 1)** *(80 BPM - Reflective)*
F                G              C
I used to drown my sorrows in a bottle
G              C
Lonely nights and endless tomorrows, just more trouble
Fm                G
She walked into my life, that single ray of sunlight
C              F
With her by my side, I found the strength to fight

Chorus
F                       G
*Thanks to her, I poured my best whiskey down the drain  *
G                       C
*Thanks to her, I walk a straighter lane now I can see  *
Fm                   C
*She showed me love, gave me hope, and a brand new light  *
C                      F
*Thanks to her, I'm free from pain and fright  *

**(Refrain)**
F                G                Fm                C
Thanks to her, my heart is healing, no longer bound by the past.
F                G                Fm                C (C - G transition lick)
Thanks to her, I believe this love can last.

**(Verse 2)** *(80 BPM - Tender)*
F                      G          C
Her gentle touch chased the darkness away
(*slight pause*)
G                       C
Her whispered words promised brighter days
F                     G
Now I see the love in my children's eyes
Fm                       C
**Thanks to her,** I have told no more lies

**(Bridge)** *(75 BPM - Introspective, Building Intensity)*
Fm                         G
My past used to haunt me, like a shadow in the night   (Harmonica bend)
G                     C
With her love, I've found solid ground, bathed in morning light   (Snare roll)
Fm                   G
My heart's no longer heavy with regret   (Harmonized vocal line)
C                  F
Because of her,** I won't forget

**(Chorus)** *(90 BPM - Empowering)*
*Thanks to her, I poured my best whiskey down the drain  *
G                       C
*Thanks to her, I walk a straighter lane, washed clean by the rain  *
Fm                   C
*She showed me love, gave me hope, and a brand new light  *
C                      F
*Thanks to her, I'm free from pain and fright  *

**(Refrain)**
F                G                Fm                C
Thanks to her, my heart is healing, no longer bound by the past.
F                G                Fm                C (Pedal Steel swells in on C chord)
Thanks to her, I believe this love can last.

**(Outro)** *(80 BPM - Hopeful, Lingering)*
*Thanks to her, I now get to see my children laugh and play  *
G                     C
So here's to her, the one who saved my soul
Fm                  C
*Thanks to her, I'm finally whole  *
C               F
With every step, I'll hold her tight
F                G
*Thanks to her, my future burns so bright  * (Fade out all instruments)