A E E A A E D A [Verse 1] D A Heaven knows we've seen tough times E A This past year seemed to swallow us in A D But you held on to me and we held on to Him D E Darling wipe away those tears [Verse 2] A D A We've seen trouble come in many different clolors A D A From the darkest black to a shade of blue A D E A So you picture me and I'll picture you D E Having us a good year [Chorus] D A Down the backroads through the memories D A Let the darkness appear E A Hold me under send the thunder A D I got a way outta here E oooooooooooh E A It's gonna be a good year [Verse 3] A D A You feel like you're caught in a spinning whirlwind A D E A The storms of life can be sometimes so severe A D Hold my hand and I'll walk you through the days up ahead D A Cause we are going to have a good year [Instrumental-Mandolin and Pedal Steel Guitar and Electric Guitar] A D A A D E A A D D D A D A A D E A D E A D D A D D A [Verse 4] D A Every moment is a blessing D E A Those who've gone before tell us hope is in the air D E A So we'll count all the steps up to heaven D A One for each day of the year [Chorus] A Down the backroads through the memories D E Let the darkness appear D A Hold me under send the thunder D A I got a way outta here E oooooooooooooh E A It's gonna be a good year E A It's gonna be a good year [Outro--Fiddle] E D A A D D A e