Southern Anthem

C
just like the way that you ran to wine
          F
when they made the new milk turn
G
Jesus, a friend in the better times
         F
let your mother's bible burn
C
freedom, a fever you suffered through
        F
and the dog drank from your cup
G
frozen, the river that baptized you
        F
and the horse died standing up

[Chorus]
F                            C G F
  but when a southern anthem rings
                        C G F
she will buckle to that sound
                          C G F
when that southern anthem sings
                        C G  F
it will lay her burdens down

[Verse 2]
C
Just like the way you lost your guns
          F
When they cut the clothesline loose
G
Jesus, a friend of the weaker ones
           F
Said, "I'm all they stole from you"
C
Freedom, a thistle that withered dry
        F
Still a baby in your hands
G
Frozen, the ground refused to die
        F
And the guitar rose again

[Chorus]
F                               C G F
  But when that southern anthem rings
                        C G F
She will buckle to the sound
                           C G F
When that southern anthem rings
                         C G F
It will lay her burdens down