Intro: Am F C(2x)
Verse 1:
Am F C
A father kneels and starts to pray (whoa)
Am F C
For The son that he can't save (Oh no)
Am F C
He would Do anything to take his place But you know
Am F C
Sometimes it's hard to understand mysterious Ways (whoa)
Chorus:
Em C G F
So the chariot took him home
Em C G Am
Now he's running through the streets of gold
Em C G F
He is swimming on the crystal seas Can't you See?
Em C G F
He will wait there for you and me
Verse 2:
Am F C C
A Mother kneels and starts to weep (whoa)
Am F C C
For The children she won't see (oh no)
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Am F C C
And she Worked every single day of the week to care for Her young
Am F C C
But on that hospital bed she waits To die alone
Chorus:
Em C G F
So the chariot takes her home
Em C G Am
She is welcomed in the arms of love
Em C G F
And she Is seeing all the beautiful things she dreamed Of
Em Am G F
And she is waiting to greet all of us
F C
Don't Wait too long
F C
Don't Wait too long
F C
Today could go wrong
F C
Don't Wait too long to know
Em C G F
Will the chariot take You home?
Em C G F
Are we running down the streets Of gold?
Em C G F
Are we singing by the crystal seas You and me?
Em C G F Em (hold)
The gift of love has set you free
