Truck Driver's Prayer chords by The Nashville Riders

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Verse 1
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I got something kind of special
I'd like to say to all you
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truck drivers out there
who might be listening right now.
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Also a truck driver's prayer
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that I'd like to pass on to you,
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because I think it's kind of special too.
But first, I've got a few things
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I've been wanting to say to
you guys for a long time,
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and I think that now's
a good time to do it.
Like, did you know that me,
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and just about everyone in country music
who travel a lot, have nothing but the highest respect for you,
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the truck driver,
cause it's a fact
that some of the best drivers
are truck drivers,
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and the most safety -minded,
the most courteous,
and the first to stop and help
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when there's trouble,
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and little things like blinking signal lights
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to help someone pass.
So, you've just gotta be good people,
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Like some, I've had the pleasure
of meeting down -to -earth,
hard -working family men.
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And a lot of you like our
country music,
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and that makes you okay in my book.
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Sounds like I'm blowing smoke,
don't it? But I'm not.
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Of it boils down to this.
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If everyone would drive
like you guys do,
there'd be a lot less accidents
and deaths on the highway.
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So, truck driver, buddy,
you're appreciated more
than you'll ever know,
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and we salute you.
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Now for the prayer.
Now, this truck driver's prayer
was sent to me
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by a truck driver from Oklahoma City.
He found it at a truck stop,
Mary's Cafe,
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in Cairo, Illinois.
Now, this prayer means a lot to him,
and I think it will you, too.
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So, if you will, give a listen
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and see if it isn't your prayer, too.
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Dear God above,
bless this truck I drive.
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Help me keep someone alive.
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Be my mortal sight this day
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on streets where little children play.
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Bless my helper fast asleep
when the night is long and deep.
And keep my cargo safe and sound
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through the hours big and round.
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Make my judgment sound as steel.
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Be my hands upon the wheel.
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Bless the traveler going past
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and teach him not to go so fast.
Give me strength for every trip,
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so  I may care for what they ship,
And make me mindful every mile
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that life is just a little while.