Iron & Wine – Southern Anthem (Guitar)

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