
Joy of the Lord
Rend Collective
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Tom : D
D D
[Verse 1]
D
Though the tears may fall my song will rise, my song will rise to You
D
Though my heart may fail my song will rise, my song will rise to You
G2 D
While there's breath in my lungs, I will praise You Lord
[Verse 2]
D
In the dead of night I’ll lift my eyes, I’ll lift my eyes to You
D
Though the waters rise I’ll lift my eyes, I’ll lift my eyes to You
G2 D
While there's hope in this heart, I will praise You Lord
[Chorus]
D
The joy of the Lord is my strength
Bm
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 3]
D
When I cannot see You with my eyes, let faith arise to You
D
When I cannot feel Your hand in mine, let faith arise to You
G2 D
God of mercy and love, I will praise You Lord
[Verse 4]
D
How You shine with glory Lord of light, I feel alive with You
D
In Your presence now I come alive, I am alive with You
G2 D
There is strength when I say "I will praise You Lord"
[Chorus 2x]
[Instrumental]
G A/C# G/B A/C# G A/C# G/B A/C#
[Bridge]
G A/C# G/B A/C# D
When sorrow comes my way, You are the shield around me
G A/C# D A
Always You remain my courage in the fight
G A/C# G/B A/C# D
I hear You call my name, Jesus I am com - ing
G A/C# D A
Walking on the waves, reaching for Your light
[Chorus 2x]
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