Jesus Take the Wheel is a song by Carrie Underwood that was written by Brett James, Hillary Lindsey, and Gordie Sampson. It tells the story of a young mother who is driving home for Christmas with her baby in the backseat. As she drives on slippery and dangerous roads, she loses control of the car. In her moment of panic, she asks Jesus to take control, symbolizing her plea for help and guidance. The song deals with themes of faith, redemption, a ... See more [+] nd the idea of surrendering control in times of despair.
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DA She was driving last Friday on her way to Cincinnati BmA On a snow white Christmas Eve DA Going home to see her Mama and her Daddy BmA With the baby in the backseat DABmA Fifty miles to go and she was running low, on faith and gasoline G It'd been a long hard year DA She had a lot on her mind and she didn't pay attention BmA She was going way too fast DA And before she knew it she was spinning BmA On a thin black sheet of glass DA She saw both their lives flash before her eyes BmA She didn't even have time to cry GD She was so scared, she threw her hands up in the air
A Jesus take the wheel E Take it from my hands BmA/C#D Cause I can't do this on my own A I'm letting go E So give me one more chance BmA/C#D Save me from this road I'm on DABmADAG Jesus take the wheel
DA It was still getting colder when she made it to the shoulder BmA And the car came to a stop DA She cried when she saw that baby in the backseat BmA Sleeping like a rock DA And for the first time in a long time BmA She bowed her head to pray GD She said I'm sorry for the way, I've been living my life GD I know I've got to change, so from now on tonight
A Jesus take the wheel E Take it from my hands BmA/C#D Cause I can't do this on my own A I'm letting go E Just give me one more chance BmA/C#D Save me from this road I'm on AEBmD Oh Jesus take the wheel A Ohh I'm letting go E So give me one more chance BmA/C#D Save me from this road I'm on BmA/C#D From this road I'm on ABm Jesus take the wheel ADA Oh, take it, take it from me BmABmA Oh whaaaa ooooh......