Times Like This
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Times Like This Lyrics
Saw a man with a sign that said, "I need money for beer"
So I reached in my pocket and I said, "I got some right here"
And I said, "Do you mind if I sit down here with you?
'Cause the way things are going I think I'm gonna need one too"
[Pre-Chorus]
These are hard times for everybody
These are tough times for everyone
And you wake up every day feeling
Like the whole world's coming undone
How we gonna get through?
Where's it gonna lead to?
I know
I know
[Chorus]
In times like this we could all use an angеl
In times like this
In times likе this
In times like this we could all use somebody
To help us get through it
Yeah, I know it's a mess, but it all can be fixed
With some love and some kindness
In times like this
Oh, in times like this
It's like the world's gone crazy, yeah, we're living in crazy times
Got a call yesterday from an old good friend of mine
He said, "I still remember when I used to know what to do
Now all I know is I just don't have a clue"
[Pre-Chorus]
These are hard times for everybody
We're all doing the best that we can
And you wake up every day feeling
Like this train's going off the tracks
Of where we're gonna get to
Gonna find a way to
I know
I know
[Chorus]
In times like this we could all use an angel
In times like this
In times like this
In times like this we could all use somebody
To help us get through it
Yeah, I know it's a mess, but it all can be fixed
With some love and some kindness
In times like this, oh
In times like this
In times like this
In times
Times are tough but I know we'll get through it
Don't give up 'cause I know we can do it
Keep your faith 'cause God knows we can use it
Use it in times like this
Oh, time, yeah, oh
[Chorus]
In times like this we could all use an angel
In times like this
Oh, in times like this
Oh, in times like this we could all use somebody
Oh, to help us get through it
Yeah, I know it's a mess, but it all can be fixed
With some love and some kindness
Oh, in times like this
Oh
Yeah, let me hear you
Let me hear you sing na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Yeah, na, na, na, oh
In times, in times
In times like this
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It’s more of a story than I’m used to writing, more of a country song, but it’s also more of an anthem, because at times like these we really could all use an angel. I think this song is going to speak to everybody. It gives you hope and it puts you in the fighting spirit.
– Dianne Warren via Variety (2020)
Diane is such a legend, so I was absolutely honored when she called saying that she had me in mind for a song. It’s one of those things that just being asked to be part of her record — and especially such a great song like this — is just amazing. Then to actually go through the process with a legend like her and to see it all come to life has been a really cool experience.
– Darius Rucker via Variety (2020)
One time about five years ago, I was in Nashville and I saw someone with a sign saying, ‘I’m not going to lie. I need money for beer.’ And I thought to myself, ‘That’s going to end up in a song someday.’ And it did. It’s the first line in this song. I just wanted a hopeful song for whatever we’re going through—whether it’s a pandemic or whatever hard time you’re going through—and in times like this, we could all use an angel.
- 1.She’s Fire
- 2.Seaside
- 3.Sweet
- 5.I Save Me
- 8.You Go First
- 11.Domino
- 12.Superwoman
- 13.Times Like This
- 14.Grow Old With Me
- 15.Blessings
