INTRO

Ab – Db/Ab – Ab - Db/Ab
Ab Db/Ab Ab
Looking out unto the road
G/Eb Eb Fm
trying hard to get through the rain
Db Ab/C
Even when the skies are gray
Bbm /F Gb-Eb
you're always there to show the way
Ab Db/Ab Ab
Telling me things I need to hear
G/Eb Eb Fm
A gentle hand but firm command
Db Ab/C
You've taught me lessons to succeed
Bbm Eb
Shared your wisdom we all need

CHORUS
Ab
You've been my strength
Db/Ab
as well as my friend
 Fm /Eb Db
Inspiring me every now and then
Ab/C Fm Bbm7 Eb7
to reach for my hopes and dreams that seemed so far away
/G Ab Db/Ab
I look up to you for all that you are
Cm /E Fm /Eb
a guiding light through the dark of night
Db Ab/C
You let me see what I can be
Bbm - /C Dbm Eb Ab
thank you for believing in me

BRIDGE
Db Dbm/Ab- Ab Eb/G
Foster the fire that burns inside and yearns to grow
Fm Eb
courage is all it takes
Db C – C/E
a journey we can make
Fm - /Eb Fm/D Eb F
to touch the hearts who struggle everyday
CHORUS
Bb
You've been my strength
Eb/Bb
as well as my friend
Gm /F Eb
Inspiring me every now and then
Bb/D Gm Cm7 F7
to reach for my hopes and dreams that seemed so far away
/A Bb Eb/Bb
I look up to you for all that you are
D /F Gm /F
a guiding light through the dark of night
Eb Bb/D
You let me see what I can be
Cm Bb/D
thank you for believing in me.
Eb Bb/D
And for all the lives you're changing
Cm Ebm F Eb EbM7
thank you for believing in me.