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Intro: D ||| D |||
verse 1:
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Though the tears may fall my song will rise, my song will rise to You
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Though my heart may fail my song will rise, my song will rise to You
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While there's breath in my lungs, I will praise You Lord
verse 2:
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In the dead of night I?ll lift my eyes, I?ll lift my eyes to You
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Though the waters rise I?ll lift my eyes, I?ll lift my eyes to You
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While there's hope in this heart, I will praise You Lord
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The joy of the Lord is my strength
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The joy of the Lord is my strength
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In the darkness I?ll dance, in the shadows I?ll sing
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The joy of the Lord is my strength
verse 3:
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When I cannot see You with my eyes, let faith arise to You
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When I cannot feel Your hand in mine, let faith arise to You
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God of mercy and love, I will praise You Lord
verse 4:
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How You shine with glory Lord of light, I feel alive with You
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In Your presence now I come alive, I am alive with You
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There is strength when I say 'I will praise You Lord'
Chorus (x2)
Instrumental (x2): G | A/C# | G/B | A/C#
Bridge:
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When sorrow comes my way, You are the shield a - round me
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Always You remain my courage in the fight
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I hear You call my name, Jesus I am com - ing
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Walking on the waves, reaching for Your light
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The joy of the Lord is my strength
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The joy of the Lord is my strength
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In the darkness I?ll dance, in the shadows I?ll sing
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The joy of the Lord is my strength
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The joy of the Lord is my strength
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The joy of the Lord is my strength
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In the darkness I?ll dance, in the shadows I?ll sing
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The joy of the Lord is my strength
Written by Ed Cash/Rend Collective