Standard (EADGBE)

The lakes and pines they bleed of beauty and grace

 And the rivers they run wild like an endless race

 The forests soar so high then fall to the sea

 As church bells ring and sing in harmony

 I heard them say they're shuttin' Detroit down

 But I won't leave cuz' this is my hometown

 And it's times like these we can't replace

 It's times like these we must embrace

 And even though it's bittersweet and brings us to our knees

 It makes us who we are, in times like these

 The concrete and steel stand strong against the wind

 With the memories of what was and what has been

 The sounds of sweet soul music and blue-collar blues

There were 17 colors for a Chevy all red white and blue

 I heard them say that you can't save that town

 But I won't leave, I will stand my ground

 And it's times like these we can't replace

 It's times like these we must embrace

 And even though it's bittersweet and brings us to our knees

 It makes us who we are, in times like these

Solo

 always

(no guitar)

The ice and snow give way to a new spring bloom

In the wake that hope and faith they will be home soon

 A new day dawns as the good Lord shines from above

 Cuz in the rubble and rust there remains a whole lotta love

 And I was here watchin' it all go down

 And I'll still be, when it comes back around

 And it's times like these we can't replace

 It's times like these we must embrace

 And even though it's bittersweet and brings us to our knees

 It makes us who we are, in times like these