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Handing Out Hope

from Songs for Heroes Demo Tapes by Tai Shan

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Written with Veteran Bob Blake and John Eason
This is Bob's story

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Handing out Hope
©2023
Bob Blake, John Eason, Tai Shan
D
You’ve got all your “I was there” ribbons on your hat
G
I said welcome home brother when were you there, where were you at
Em
I was on the base manning A 106 from late to early
G
well I on the north hill humping patrols fighting charlie
Em
I see that 1000 yard stare deep within your eyes
G A
Brother I’m here to listen I do it with pride

Chorus
G
Handing out hope
D
I’ve been in your boots before man I know
G
Brother you and I are not alone
Em D/F# G
The lord is here standing right next to us
D
He’s handing out hope

Verse 2
D
Did you play in the weeds or were you in the sand
G
Told you stuff my wife don’t know, she wouldn’t understand
Em
I’ve been to hell and back and this is my pledge)
G
I pull those who’ve fallen back from that cliff edge

Em
I see that 1000 yard stare deep within your eyes
G A
Brother I’m here to listen I do it with pride

Chorus
G
Handing out hope
D
I’ve been in your boots before man I know
G
Brother you and I are not alone
Em D/F# G
The lord is here standing right next to us
D
He’s handing out hope

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from Songs for Heroes Demo Tapes, released September 11, 2023

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Tai Shan Seattle, Washington

Tai Shan is an Americana songwriter whose music has been featured in Billboard Magazine, American Songwriter, Americana UK, and on NPR. Based in Nashville, her songwriting focuses on positive messages. Tai Shan and her husband Austin, have toured the United States and Canada and performed for venues such as the Bluebird and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. ... more

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