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 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 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 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