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Brother

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Capo on 4th fret
* = chords played by organ only
[Intro]
G     Am Em     Am G     Am Em
[Verse 1]
    AmRGamblers in the wildernAmess, we cEman’t find what we need
We Amget a little rGestless from the searching, gAmet a little Emworn down in between
 CLike a Gbull chasing the matadAmor, is the Emman left to his own schemes
CEverybody Gneeds someone beside ‘em, shAmining like a lEmighthouse from the sea
[Chorus]
   CBrother, let me be your sGhelter, never leave you all aEmlone
I can be the one you cDall, when you’re low
   CBrother, let me be your fGortress, when the night winds are driving Emon
Be the one to light the wDay, bring you home
[Verse 2]
GFace down in the desert nowAm, there’s a cEmage locked around my heart
I fCound a way to dGrop the keys where my failures wAmere, now my hEmands can’t reach that far
   C  GI ain’t made for a rivalAmry, I could Emnever take the world alone
I Cknow that in my wGeakness I am strong, but iAmt’s your lEmove that brings me home
[Chorus]
   CBrother, let me be your sGhelter, never leave you all aEmlone
I can be the one you cDall, when you’re low
   CBrother, let me be your fGortress, when the night winds are driving Emon
Be the one to light the wDay, bring you home
[Bridge]
   CAnd when you cGall, and need me nEmear
Saying where’d you gDo? Brother, I’m right here
   CAnd on those dGays, when the sky begins to fEmall
You’re the blood of my blooDd, we can get through it all
[Interlude]
Gm
[Chorus]
                           C  G*                           Em*
   Brother, let me be your shelter, never leave you all alone
                        D*
I could be the one you call, when you’re feeling low
   CBrother, let me be your fGortress, when the night winds are driving Emon
Be the one to light the wDay, bring you home
   CBrother, let me be your sGhelter, never leave you all aEmlone
I can be the one you cDall, when you’re low
   CBrother, let me be your fGortress, when the night winds are driving Emon
Be the one to light the wDay, bring you home
[Outro]
    EmBe the one to light the Dway, bring you hoGme

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The story behind the song

"Brother" is a heartfelt anthem about unwavering support and connection, especially when facing life's wilderness. The song speaks to those moments when we feel lost or alone, offering a hand to lift us up and be a shelter. It evokes the deep bond of "blood of my blood," suggesting a kinship that can overcome any challenge, even when a "cage locked around my heart" makes it hard to move forward. Written by brothers Bear and Bo Rinehart for the band's 2014 album Rivers in the Wasteland, it plays like a powerful testament to loyalty and enduring hope.

AI-written from these sources:Brother (Needtobreathe song) — Wikipedia ↗Needtobreathe — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Brother

by NEEDTOBREATHE

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Capo on 4th fret

* = chords played by organ only

[Intro]

G Am Em Am G Am Em

[Verse 1]

Am G Am Em

Ramblers in the wilderness, we can’t find what we need

Am G Am Em

We get a little restless from the searching, get a little worn down in between

C G Am Em

Like a bull chasing the matador, is the man left to his own schemes

C G Am Em

Everybody needs someone beside ‘em, shining like a lighthouse from the sea

[Chorus]

C G Em

Brother, let me be your shelter, never leave you all alone

I can be the one you call, when you’re low

C G Em

Brother, let me be your fortress, when the night winds are driving on

Be the one to light the way, bring you home

[Verse 2]

G Am Em

Face down in the desert now, there’s a cage locked around my heart

C G Am Em

I found a way to drop the keys where my failures were, now my hands can’t reach that far

C G Am Em

I ain’t made for a rivalry, I could never take the world alone

C G Am Em

I know that in my weakness I am strong, but it’s your love that brings me home

[Chorus]

C G Em

Brother, let me be your shelter, never leave you all alone

I can be the one you call, when you’re low

C G Em

Brother, let me be your fortress, when the night winds are driving on

Be the one to light the way, bring you home

[Bridge]

C G Em

And when you call, and need me near

Saying where’d you go? Brother, I’m right here

C G Em

And on those days, when the sky begins to fall

You’re the blood of my blood, we can get through it all

[Interlude]

[Chorus]

C G Em

* *

Brother, let me be your shelter, never leave you all alone

I could be the one you call, when you’re feeling low

C G Em

Brother, let me be your fortress, when the night winds are driving on

Be the one to light the way, bring you home

C G Em

Brother, let me be your shelter, never leave you all alone

I can be the one you call, when you’re low

C G Em

Brother, let me be your fortress, when the night winds are driving on

Be the one to light the way, bring you home

[Outro]

Em D G

Be the one to light the way, bring you home

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