Where Were You - Alan Jackson
(Tune to the Key of E and Capo On 5th Fret)
A minor note of interest...in both versions; studio and live, the man
himself sings....on the line"Were you in the yard..." and "Out in the
yard....." So......you pick the version and enjoy as I and millions of
American's have!!!!
G
Where were you when the world stopped turnin'.....
D G
On That September day
G
Were you in the yard with your wife and children
D G
Or workin' on some stage in L.A.
C G
Did you stand there in shock....at the sight of that black smoke
C G
Rising against that blue sky....
C G
Did you shout out in anger in fear for your neighbor
Em C ----- D
Or did you just sit down and cry
G
Did you weep for the children who lost their dear loved ones
D G
and pray for the ones who don't know
G
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
D G
And sob for the ones left below
C G
Did you burst out with pride... for the red white and blue
C G
and the heros who died just doing what they do
C G
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer
Em C
And look at yourself and what really matters
CHORUS
C G
I'm just a singer of simple songs
C G
I'm not a real political man
C G
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I could tell you
Em C
the difference in Iraq and Iran
C G
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
C G
And I remember this from when I was young
C G
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
D C
And the greatest is love
G
Where were you when the world stopped turning...
D G
On that September day
G
Teachin' a class full of innocent children
D G
Or driving down some cold interstate
C G
Did you feel guilty cause you're a survivor
C G
In a crowded room did you feel alone
C G
Did you call up your mother...and tell her you love her
Em C ----- D
Did you dust off that bible at home
G
Did you open your eyes..hope it never happened
D G
Close your eyes and not go to sleep...
Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages
D G
Or speak with some stranger on the street
C G
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow
C G
Go out and buy you a gun
C G
Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watching
Em C
And turn on "I Love Lucy" re-runs
C G
Did you go to a church and hold hands with some stranger
C G
Stand in line and give your own blood
C G
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family
Em C
Thank God you had somebody to love
CHORUS 2x
Repeat Last Line Of 2nd Chorus 3x
Where were you when the world stop turnin'
On that September day
