Chords with lyrics
A augmentedA MOTHER’S PRAYER (Hannah’s Song)
by Rachel Aldous
Verse 1:
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A minorAm
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My sweet baby on loan from above.
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DmDm
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G+G
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No better treasure could I more love.
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A minorAm
C majorC
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I stand here beside your bed as I pray
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E minorEm
DmDm
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E minorEm
I lay my hand on your head and I say:
Chorus:
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May you grow up to serve Him
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All of your days.
A minorAm
G+G
May He lead you and guide you
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In all of your ways.
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May His hand bless your future with
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Friendships that last.
DmDm
G+G
May you cherish your youth
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FF
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And not grow up too fast
Verse 2:
G+G
A minorAm
G+G
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I stare in wonder at your tiny frame.
C majorC
DmDm
G+G
Just to think that God knows you by name.
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G+G
C majorC
A minorAm
G+G
FF
He knows every hair on your beautiful head.
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DmDm
G+G
E minorEm
He knows your thoughts before they are said.
Chorus:
FF
G+G
May you grow up to serve Him
C majorC
FF
All of your days.
A minorAm
G+G
May He lead you and guide you
C majorC
FF
In all of your ways.
G+G
May His hand bless your future with
C majorC
FF
Friendships that last.
DmDm
G+G
May you cherish your youth
C majorC
FF
C majorC
And not grow up too fast
Prayer:
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May God grant you peace
E minorEm
In the midst of a storm.
C majorC
May God give you strength even
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When you’re forlorn.
FF
May you answer the door when
A minorAm
Jesus comes knocking.
G+G
May wisdom guide when
DmDm
Your mouth is talking.
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May discretion protect you
C majorC
And keep you pure.
May you never stumble
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Or fall for a lure.
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A minorAm
May your heart remain humble
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To the very end.
FF
May uprightness and truth
C majorC
E minorEm
Be what you defend.
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D MajorD
May the world not ensnare
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Or change who you are.
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May the light that's within you
C majorC
Shine like the stars.
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May angels surround you
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Body, spirit, mind.
F minorFm
C majorC
DmDm
May favor and peace be yours to find.
G+G
May rejection and pain
Never reach you.
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Bb majorBb
May your spirit grow bold
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DmDm
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For what you’re called to.
Singing:
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FF
As you rest in God’s care I will rest, too.
DmDm
Knowing that Jesus is watching over you.
FF
G+G
Amen
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