G
I remember the day that he came in
D
I can't believe how long it's been
C                           G
Like a poet, he began to play 
G
Just an old friend that hung with the band
D
A drinkin' man he had no plan
C
But he played the 'Bird...
G
Played it for free

G
'Cause I know he's here
D
He's everywhere
C                                    G
Take a look around oh and you will see 
G
That cross we bear
D
It's in the air
C                                      G
Lord we thank you for these gifted hands 

G
There are demons we live with every day
D
That tear at our hearts and take us away
C
To another place
                    G
Some of us don't get back
G
This song is for the hands of the workin' man
D
Who believes in himself and he understands
C                                        G
Love, hope, and faith are The Maker's plan 

G
'Cause I know he's here
D
He's everywhere
C                                    G
Take a look around oh and you will see 
G
That cross we bear
D
It's in the air
C                                      G
Lord we thank you for these gifted hands 

Emi                        A
One day we'll all take that ride
C                                         D
And with those gifted hands I know you'll fly

G  D  C (2x)