Verse 1:
D
Though tears may fall my song will rise, my song will rise to You
Though my heart may fail my song will rise, my song will rise to You
G D
While there's breath in my lungs I will praise You, Lord
In the dead of night, I'll lift my eyes, I'll lift my eyes to You
When the waters rise, I'll lift my eyes, I'll lift my eyes to You
While there's hope in my heart, I will praise You, Lord
Chorus:
D Bm7
The joy of the Lord is my strength! The joy of the Lord is my strength!
A G
In the darkness I'll dance in the shadows I'll sing
D
The joy of the Lord is my strength!
Verse 2:
When I cannot see You with my eyes, let faith arise to You
When I cannot feel Your hand in mine, let faith arise to You
God of mercy and love, I will praise You, Lord
Oh You shine with glory Lord of light, I feel alive with You
In Your presence now I come alive, I am alive with You
There is strength when I say, I will praise You, Lord
Repeat Chorus 2x
Bridge:
G A Bm7 A D/F#
When sorrow comes my way, You are the shield around me
G A Bm7 A
Always, You remain, like courage in the fight
G A Bm7 A D/F#
I hear You call my name, Jesus, I am coming
G A D A
Walking on the waves, reaching for Your light!
Repeat Chorus 3x