Chords for Lester Flatt - Father's Table Grace

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_ [Dm] _ _ [F] [C] As we sit at the table, her family's heads bowed low.
[G] My thoughts return to childhood _ and the finest [C] man [D] I know.
He doesn't speak good English, [Am] he's just a [G] simple man.
But when he's talking to the Lord, [F] even a little [C] child can understand. _
I was young and reckless, [G] but the thought still comes to [D] me.
When I told my dad [G] I felt I was old enough to leave.
_ [C] He sat there [G] at the table and a look came on his face.
[Dm] [G] And [C] he never spoke another word till he said,
The table breaks.
[G] He said, Our gracious Heavenly Father,
_ We're all gathered here [D] today to give Thee thanks for blessings.
So [G] humble we pray. _
My [Dm] oldest son [G] is leaving.
[C] I'm sure he knows what's best.
But just in case, would you [G] stand by [C] and help [D] him stand the test?
_ [G] Lord, he's often neglectful about church on Sunday morning.
[C] And if he [G] gets with the wrong crowd, would you let him hold your arm?
[F] _ [C] And if he flies too high, would you clip his wings?
[G] But don't let him fall too hard.
I'm sure, Lord, you can handle [D] things.
_ I've tried my best from day to [Am] day to [G] teach him right from wrong.
And he's grown to be a [F] fine [C] young man.
And he's always blessed your home.
[G] We pray Thee, Lord, for guidance that he won't build upon [D] the sand.
[G] But we won't worry half as much if we [C] know he's in [G] your hands.
And oh yes, Lord, it won't be long [Dm] till [G] I'll [C] be coming home.
Don't make me wait too long.
We pray [G] Thee, Lord, for guidance.
Please cleanse us from our sins so we [D] can all be together in Heaven.
In Jesus' [Am] name, [D] [G] amen.
The table was silent as tears ran [C] down my face.
And from that day on, I based my life on Father's table [B] grace.
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