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Sounds of silence

Australia has made it into the Eurovision song contest final!



I think that's how I felt last night sleeping alone in this big house as my family is away. I think one of the appeals of this song is that we are more "connected" to people than ever before, but deep down, we are still feeling lonely. Yes, I am connected via facetime, facebook, whatsapp, text messages, but to feel alone still is natural and normal. We weren't designed to rely on these forms of communication to feel whole.


Lyrics https://www.eurovision.tv/event/lyrics?event=2133&song=33703

Performer: Dami Im
Song title: Sound Of Silence
Music by: DNA (David Musumeci & Anthony Egizii)
Lyrics by: DNA (David Musumeci & Anthony Egizii)

Verse 1
Growing tired and weary brown eyes
Trying to feel your love through face time
Symphonies of dreams and highlights
Caught up in this crazy fast life
But baby you're not here with me
And I keep calling calling
Keep calling cause

Chorus
Now my heart awakes to the sound of silence
And it beats to the sound of silence
And it beats to the sound of silence
Now my heart awakes to the sound of silence
And it beats to the sound of silence
And it beats to the sound of silence

Verse 2
Getting hard to break through the madness
You're not here it never makes sense
Tidal waves of tears are crashing
No one here to save me drowning
Cause baby you're not here with me
And I keep calling calling
Keep calling cause

Chorus
Now my heart awakes to the sound of silence
And it beats to the sound of silence
And it beats to the sound of silence
Now my heart awakes to the sound of silence
And it beats to the sound of silence
And it beats to the sound of silence

Bridge
I know I'm stronger and I'm capable
I know it's all in my head
But I keep calling calling
Calling calling

Chorus
Now my heart awakes to the sound of silence
And it beats to the sound of silence
And it beats to the sound of silence
Now my heart awakes to the sound of silence
And it beats to the sound of silence
And it beats to the sound of silence




12 days left - alive

It's been a crazy 6 months... I moved out of home to take a chance on a job opportunity. Over the last 6 months, I have met some pretty interesting people in and outside of my clinic room. I have had epic adventures in this city both in the wild and within the cityscape. And I have experienced a range of human emotions from pure joy to despair.



I felt like it was more than an existence. There were so many moments where I felt absolutely alive. Not just in the ups, and not just in the downs, but even in those mundane moments. I have been incredibly blessed.

In 12 days time I'll be back home. I'm not sure where I will be in 6 months time, but I guess I can only take it a day at a time.

Guitar tabs: http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/h/hillsong_young_and_free/alive_crd.htm

Alive- Hillsong Young and Free 

C#m     E/G#        
A
I was lost with a broken heart
                                      
C#m   B
You picked me up now I'm set apart
               
C#m        E/G#       A
From the ash    I     am born again
                        
C#m    B
Forever safe in the Saviour's hands


You are more than my words could say
I'll follow You Lord for all my days
I'll fix my eyes follow in Your ways
Forever free in unending grace


Pre-Chorus
C#m       E/G#      A
You are, You are, You are my freedom
           
C#m        B
We lift You higher, lift You higher
C#m          E/G#          A
Your love, Your love, Your love
                            
C#m       B
Never ending


Chorus
              
 C#m    E/G#    A
You are alive      in         us
                            
C#m  B
Nothing can take Your place
             
C#m    E/G#      A
You are all        we         need
                            
C#m     B
Your love has set us        free


In the midst of the darkest night
Let Your love be the shining light
Breaking chains that were holding me
You sent Your Son down and set me free


Everything of this world will fade
I'm pressing on till I see Your face
I will live that Your will be done

I won't stop till Your kingdom come

Flawless

I am bless with a job that allows me to get to know people... many people, and hear their stories. On a given day, I would be exposed to people with persistent pain, long term health issues, long term mental health issues, depression, anxiety, behavioural difficulties, substance abuse issues, etc.

There was an inspirational client I met lately, who was able to overcome what medical doctors thought was impossible. The client had this energy, and instead of giving up, they tried harder, and now, in recovery, they are determined to motivate others to overcome.

That is just one part of our health. Or two if you count both physical and mental health. We were made completely flawless, completely clean and free from imperfection in God's eyes. But one man's sacrifice. Sometimes we forget the enormity of this.

No matter the bumps, no matter the bruises
No matter the scars, still the truth is 
The cross has made, the cross has made you flawless 



Tabs:http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/m/mercyme/flawless_crd.htm 
MercyMe - Flawless (Capo 2)


:Intro G (strum or pick)

:Verse 1
                  G
There's got to be more, than going back and forth 
     D
From doing right to doing wrong 'cause we were taught that's who we are 
C
Come on get in line right behind me you along with everybody 
G
Thinking there's worth in what you do 

G
Then Like a hero who takes the stage when we're
D                                        C
on the edge of our seats saying it's too late 
                             G
Well let me introduce you to amazing grace 

:Chorus
G
No matter the bumps, no matter the bruises
D 
No matter the scars, still the truth is 
    C                                      G
The cross has made, the cross has made you flawless (the cross has made you flawless)
G
No matter the hurt or how deep the wound is 
D
No matter the pain, still the truth is 
    C                                      G
The cross has made, the cross has made you flawless

:Verse 2
                 G
Could it possibly be, that we simply can't believe 
          D
That this unconditional, kind of love would be enough to
C
take a filthy wretch like this and wrap him up in righteousness 
G
But that's exactly what He did 

(Chorus)

:Bridge
F       C            G
Oh yeah oooh-ooo-ooo oooh-ooo-ooo
 F
Take a breath smile and say 

Right here right now I'm ok 
C                     G
Because the cross was enough 

G
Then Like a hero who takes the stage when we're
D                                        C
on the edge of our seats saying it's too late 
                             G
Well let me introduce you to grace grace 

God's grace 

(Chorus)

G                                              D
No matter what they say, or what you think you are
                                         C
The day you called His name, He made you flawless
            G
He made you flawless

G
No matter the bumps, no matter the bruises 
D
No matter the scars, still the truth is 
    C                                      G

The cross has made, the cross has made you flawless

Holding Nothing Back

Over a couple of days last week, we had a visit from a Malaysian worship team. In a series of worship workshops that followed, the bunch of young people who attended, myself included were bought back to the heart of worship.

Sometimes I stand frustrated in the front of a crowd, trying all my skills and techniques to get others to sing. Trying to move emotions, change hearts. When the people before me chat amongst themselves or fail to sing, I sometimes take it as a personal attack. It's the wrong attitude to worship and leading worship.

It's a good reminder to bring myself back to God, and have none of this pride, this leaning on my own abilities get in the way. I'm going to hold nothing back, I will choose to worship freely because God is worthy of all - everything-

Holding Nothing Back: Ryan Stevenson
guitar tabs: http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/r/ryan_stevenson/holding_nothing_back_crd.htm

Verse 1:

Em           C               G
Behind this curtain there is
               D
A heart that's hurtin'

It's been
Em       C
Takin' a beating
     G                 D
It's starting to fall apart
Em               C           G
And I feel like such an easy target
         D
dodgin' bullets
       Em
I'm exhausted
              C              G       D
How can every moment be this hard?

Pre-Chorus:

            Em                C
I'm Holdin' Nothin' back from you
               G             D
Doesn't really matter what I lose
                   Em
Got a heart that's open
    C
I'm broken
      G           D
And I want you to Know

Refrain:
Em  C
Jesus
G            D   Em
I don't want anything
       C        G
Comin' in between
D       Em
You and me
   C
Jesus
        G             D               Em
Doesn't matter what I have to go through
            C       G
I'm holdin' nothin' back
        D         Em    C    G    D
nothin' back from you

Verse 2:
Em         C              G
I've got a list that goes on and on
     D          Em
It's overflowin'
                 C
With memories of everything
     G               D      Em
That I've been doin' wrong
                C        G
And I'll be the first to say
                  D               Em
I've chased after so many foolish things
              C                   G
Looking for a way to kill the pain
     D
Oooh

(Pre-Chorus)
(Refrain)

Bridge:
                C
I try to do the right thing
         G
Why am I strugglin'
        D
Day to day
                     Em
With these same ol' things
                        C
Whatever's takin' you place
                       G
I'm gettin' out of the way
                       D
I'm getting out of the way

Refrain 2:
Em
Jesus
C                G
I don't want anything
             D
Comin' in between...
Em
Jesus
C                    G
I'll do what I gotta do
                    D
I'm holdin' nothin' back

Back from you

(Refrain)
D          Em    C    G
Back from you
        D          Em    C    G
Nothing back from you
D          Em    C    G    D
Back from you


You can read more about the song here: http://www.ccmmagazine.com/article/ryan-stevenson-story-behind-holding-nothing-back/

#ccm #ryanstevenson #holdingnothingback

Keep making me


I've been feeling more broken than complete lately. Is this what my clients feel like? Little things would trigger tears. Even the question of how are you can bring an emotional tide.

To really rejoice in this state of "down-ness" is difficult. But as a psychologist, this is really a precious time for me to truly experience the lows. And let God really make me, me. 

Guitar tabs: http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/s/sidewalk_prophets/keep_making_me_crd.htm

Keep making me, sidewalk prophets

F#
Make me broken
So I can be healed
                            Ebm
‘Cause I’m so calloused
And now I can’t feel
                          C#   
I want to run to You
                            B
With heart wide open
                      F#
Make me broken
             F#
Make empty
So I can be filled
                           Ebm
‘Cause I’m still holding
Onto my will
                         C#
And I’m completed
                            B
When you are with me
                  F#
Make me empty

[Chorus:]
              F#      B     F# C#
‘Til You are my one desire
               F#       B          C#
‘Til You are my one true love
               F#         B             Ebm  C#
‘Til You are my breath, my everything
B                               C#    F#
Lord, please keep making me

                    F#
Make me lonely
So I can be Yours
                       Ebm
‘Til I want no one
More than You, Lord
                           C#
‘Cause in the darkness
                             B
I know You will hold me
                   F#     
Make me lonely




After all my strength is gone


After all my strength is gone. I look to you.


Guitar tabs: http://www.guitaretab.com/s/selah/315272.html

Selah- I look to you

E            E/D#
  As I lay me down
E/C#               E/D#
  Heaven hear me now
A                   A/G#
  Im lost without a cause
A                    B
  After giving it my all
E                   E/D#
  Winter storms have come
E/C#              E/B
  And darkened my sun
A                      A/G#
  After all that I've been through
A                    B
  Who on earth can I turn to

   E    E/D#
I look to you
          E/C#  E/B
I look to you
A                     A/G#
  After all my strength is gone
A               B
  In you I can be strong
   E    E/D#
I look to you
          E/C#  E/B
I look to you      Yeah

A                  A/G#
  And when melodies are gone
A              B
  In you I hear a song
          E   E/D# E/C# E/D#
I look to you
[ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/w/whitney-houston/256295.html ]
E                 E/D#
  After losing my breath
E/C#                       E/B
  There's no more fighting left
A                    A/G#
  Sinking to rise no more
A                    B
  Searching for that open door
E                          E/D#
  And every road that I've taken
E/C#           E/B
  Lead to my regret
A                         A/G#
  And I don't know if Im gonna make it
A                      B
  Nothing to do but lift my head

   E    E/D#
I look to you
          E/C#  E/B
I look to you      Yeah
A                   A/G#
  And when all my strength is gone
A                  B
  In you I can be strong

   E    E/D#
I look to you
          E/C#  E/B
I look to you      Oh yeah
A                       A/G#
  And when melodies are gone
A                 B
  In you I hear a song
          C#m
I look to you

  C#m/B                  A
(my levee's have broken, my walls have come)

Coming down on me

B             C#m
  (crumbling down on me)

All the rain is falling

     C#m/B              A
(the rain is falling, defeat is calling)

Set me free
   B                  C#m
(i need you to set me free)
  C#m/B                A
Take me far away from the battle

       B
I need you
Shine on me
    E    E/D#
I look to you
          E/C#  E/B
I look to you

A                     A/G#
  After all my strength is gone
A               B
  In you I can be strong
   E    E/D#
I look to you
     E/C#  E/B
I look to you      Yeah

A                  A/G#
  And when melodies are gone
A              B
  In you I hear a song

          E   E/D# E/C# E/D#
I look to you
Yeah
          E   E/D# E/C# E/D#
I look to you
Oooooooh
E
  I look to you


Broken Hallelujah

What if we lost everything. How would we respond? Can we worship, while we are in pain?

I want to be able to bring worship to the lord especially during these times of pain. It's a new low each time. Ever layer of my pride being slowly stripped away. This year, in it's 2 months, has already been such a trial for me. Having to sell off my possessions, having to skip meals because I didn't have money to put food on the table, having to accept that things won't be done according to my timing, being chased for deadlines, having people desert and disappoint me. It's been tough. There has been tears. But I know God is using these difficult experiences to really peel the old me away.




Guitar tabs: http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/t/the_afters/broken_hallelujah_crd.htm
The afters- broken hallelujah


SONG:   BROKEN HALLELUJAH
ARTIST: THE AFTERS
TAB BY: DON CZARSKI

                   BROKEN HALLELUJAH
                       THE AFTERS

INTRO:  D Bm A G D

PIANO ARRANGED FOR GUITAR:

    D                  Bm
E --------5---3---2-|--------5---3---2-|
B --3-5-3---3---3---|--3-5-3---3---3---|
G ------------------|------------------|
D ------------------|------------------|
A ------------------|------------------|
E ------------------|------------------|

    A           G         D
E --------5---3---2----|--------5---3---2-|
B --3-5-3---3---3---3-5|--3-5-3---3---3---|
G ---------------------|------------------|
D ---------------------|------------------|
A ---------------------|------------------|
E ---------------------|------------------|


VERSE:
D
 I can barely stand right now.
Bm
  Everything is crashing down,
A               G           D
 And I wonder where You are.


VERSE:
D
 I try to find the words to pray.
Bm
  I don't always know what to say,
A                              G           D
 But You're the one that can hear my heart.


PRE-CHORUS:
G                        A                  Bm
And even though I don't know what Your plan is,
                              A
I know You're making beauty from these ashes.


CHORUS:
D                 
I've seen joy and I've seen pain.
A              
On my knees, I call Your name.
Bm                     G
Here's my broken hallelujah.
      D              
With nothing left to hold onto,
    A               
I raise these empty hands to You.
Bm                  
Here's my broken,
G                      D
Here's my broken hallelujah.
      A          Bm
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
                       G    
Here's my broken hallelujah.


VERSE:

 You know the things that have brought me here.
Bm
  You know the story of every tear.
A                                  G         D
‘Cause You've been here from the very start.


PRE-CHORUS:
G                        A                  Bm
And even though I don't know what Your plan is,
                              A
I know You're making beauty from these ashes.


CHORUS:
D                 
I've seen joy and I've seen pain.
A              
On my knees, I call Your name.
Bm                     G
Here's my broken hallelujah.
      D              
With nothing left to hold onto,
    A               
I raise these empty hands to You.
Bm                  
Here's my broken
G                      D
Here's my broken hallelujah,
      A           Bm
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
                       G    
Here's my broken hallelujah.


OUTRO:
             D      A
When all is taken away,
              D         Bm
Don't let my heart be changed.
          G               D 
Let me always sing Hallelujah
            A
And when I feel afraid,
              Bm
Don't let my hope be erased
          G
Let me always sing
        A                D
Let me always sing Hallelujah
      A
Hallelujah.
      D
Hallelujah.

I will always sing
      A         
Hallelujah

I will always sing
     Bm
Hallelujah
                       G    
Here's my broken hallelujah.
G                      D
Here's my broken hallelujah.

I will always sing
      A         
Hallelujah

I will always sing
     Bm
Hallelujah
                       G    
Here's my broken hallelujah.
                       D
Here's my broken hallelujah.
      A         
Hallelujah
     Bm
Hallelujah
      G    D
Hallelujah



You are faithful

This song is really speaking to my heart. Many know that I'm really struggling at the moment. Things are so tight, that I think I'm going to break. But I really never knew that anything could be this hard.


Guitar tabs:
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/h/hawk_nelson/faithful_crd.htm

Hawk Nelson- Faithful
"Faithful" by Hawk Nelson chords

Standard tuning
Capo 1
Intro: D- - - G-

Verse 1
D                                                                                     
You never promised me that this would be easy
Fm                                         G
I never knew that anything could be this hard
G
I wanna trust that You know what You're doin'
G                                 D
But right now, I'm just fallin' apart
D
It's hard to see it when I'm livin' in the moment
Fm                                     G
But Your love's still written on my heart
G
I get lost when I feel the wind blowin'
G                        
I gotta cling to who You are

Pre-chorus
       Bm
'Cause You are good
                      A         D
Even when You're not understood

Chorus
D                    G          D
No matter how many skies fall down
D                      A          Bm
I'm covered under the peace I've found
Bm          G                   D               A
You're my shelter when there's nowhere else to go
A                   G        D
No matter how many times I break
D                      A       Bm
You promise always to keep me safe
Bm         G               D              A       D
You're my rescue when I'm spinning outta control
D        G                D
You are faithful, faithful
D         A
You are faithful, faithful

Verse 2
D                                           Fm
I'm leaving doubt and sorrow in the distance
Fm                                   G
I'm gonna trust, and cast my fears aside
G
My life's a work that I know You'll finish
   D
I know I'm gonna be alright

Prechorus
     Bm
It's You I'll chase
                   A         D
Even when I can't see Your face

Chorus

A             G                         D
You are faithful, faithful
          A        D
You are

    G       D        
And oh, oh, oh, oh
A          Bm     D
My God is always faithful
G       D       A               Bm
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (My God, my God)
x2

D----F----Bm----D---- (fast down-strokes 4 each)
          No matter how many skies...

Chorus

End


WOW 2014- Songs that defined 2013

The worship songs that defined 2013. www.wowhits.com

1. Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)- Chris Tomlin
It's easy to be afraid at the start of a new journey, but we need to know if God is for us, whom shall we fear. 


2.  Redeemed- Big Daddy Weave
 God you aren't done with me yet. Still a lot of improving to do.



3.  Hello, My Name Is- Matthew West
I have a sunday school kid with a yellow "Hello" t-shirt. She is the brightest most loving person. While there are many labels we can give ourselves, therapist, student, teacher, fat, skinny, pretty, ugly. The one label we don't use enough is, child of the one true king. 


4. You Are I Am- Mercy Me
You are the one who conquers giants, walks through fire, one messiah, you are "I am".


5. One Thing Remains- Kristan Stanfill
Your love never fails, never gives up, never runs out on me.



6. Lord, I Need You- Matt Maher
 Teach my song to rise to you, when temptation comes my way. When I cannot stand, I'll fall on you, Jesus you are my hope and stay.


7. Jesus, Friend of Sinners- Castin Crowns
 The world is on the way to you, but tripping over me. open our eyes to our pointing fingers. Lord, I have really been a problem this year. Thank you for accepting me just as I am.


8. Strangely Dim- Francesca Battistelli
 Somehow the plans that I have, dreams that I hold don't ever turn out how I imagine. But it doesn't matter, because they all grow strangely dim when I fix my eyes on all that you are!


9. Love Take Me Over- Steven Curtis Chapman
 Love take these thoughts I'm thinking, words that I'm speaking, prayer that I'm praying. Love take me over. For 2014- hoping that I'm filled even more with love.


10. Your Grace Finds Me - Matt Redman
From creation to the cross, from the cross until eternity, your grace finds me. It's there on a wedding day, there by the weeping by the graveside. So thankful for the weddings this year, and new births of babies. And for your blessings of peace during times of weeping this year.


11. My God - Jeremy Camp
I'm so proud of the young people at church who have really echoed this song. They openly declare that you are the unchanging love, the great creator, beautiful saviour.


12. Help Me Find It- Sidewalk Prophets
When I was struggling with what I should do with my future. I trusted in God to bring me job offers and to trust in God to reject offers. He gave me peace, even though this road is difficult.


13. Steady My Heart- Kari Jobe
This was on a loop for a while. Kari Jobe is a huge role model for those of us who are still single and waiting for God's will. Enjoying singleness as a phase in God's timing. Even when it hurts, even when it's hard, even when it all just falls apart.


14. Jesus in Disguise- Brandon Heath
To recognize Jesus in Disguise. And to be Jesus in disguise for the people.



15. Don't Try So Hard- Amy Grant
Don't try so hard- because you can't earn grace. you're lovely even with your scars.


16. Starts With Me- Tim Timmons
Thank you God for allowing me to see you. You are my revival song. Thanks God for reviving children's worship and the kids amazing willingness to serve you.



17. Come However You Are- City Harbour
We don't have to wait till we are perfect. Blisters on our feet, hearts shattered, feel unwanted, unneeded ... come however you are, come with all the heartaches, mistakes and lay them down at the cross. 


18. We Won't Be Shaken- Building 429
This is a song I just want to shout out loud. Whatever will come our way, through fire and pouring rain, we won't be shaken. Whatever tomorrow brings, together we will rise and sing, we won't be shaken. When people who claim to be Christians cheat us, and those who claim to be neighbours robbed us. We won't be shaken.


19. Steal My Show- Toby Mac
It's been difficult to stay humble when we achieve. But this song is a great reminder who we really want to steal the show. Let his light shine. And let my light only shine to bring others to His light.


20. Gold- Britt Nicole'
While I gained a lot of weight this year from my illness, medication and inability to exercise, I was reminded that self-image is not the most important thing, but we are worth more than Gold in God's eyes. And hopefully I can propogate this message to my kiddies. 


21. I Need a Miracle- Third Day
Thanks for providing me with friends, family and miraculous support. Because there was no way I could have done it on my own. Losing my stable source of income, health difficulties, and relationship turmoil.


22. the Proof of your love- for King and Country
Thanks God for reminding me to serve with love. To love the children that I serve and the parents. Let my life be proof of your love.


23. Need you now- Plumb
 How many times have you given me strength to just keep breathing. Indeed, when we are weak, he is strong. I thank you for keeping my clients safe and sound despite serious suicidal ideation and psychoses.



24. You are- Colton Dixon
You are the song, I'm singing, you are the air I'm breathing, the hope I've needed. You have provided for my needs when my hands were truly empty this year. I don't know how I got into so much debt, but God you have sustained me, and I am thankful.


25. Overcomer- Mandisa
It feels good to overcome adversity.I'm not quite there yet, but I'm getting closer each day.





26. Worn- Tenth Avenue North
After 10 years at uni it's tiring, after being rejected and neglected by people who I trust, it's tiring. And God understands that I felt worn. 


27. His Kind of Love- Group 1 Crew
From the same band that bought us "he said". It's so difficult for us to explain His kind of love to others. Reckless, self-less, sacrificial.



28. Kings and Queens- Audio adrenalin
This music video reminds me of my sponsor child in Kenya. He is no different to me, we are all God's children. It's time to treat them equally. Every child has a dream to be loved.



29. Live With Abandon- Newsboys
Chasing after this world makes me tired, I want to live with abandon, give you all that I am.



30. Keep Your Eyes Open- Needtobreath
Sometimes we are so focused on the little details, get lost in problems. But this song is a timely reminder to keep your eyes open. 



31. When mercy found me- Rhett walker band
Victory over worries, sins when mercy found me. His love has rescued me, his love has set me free.



32. Even If- Kutless
In the difficult times, we pray that God will bring us through it quickly. But even if the healing doesn't come, and life falls apart, and dreams are still undone, you are God and you are good. Indeed, it's been a difficult year. But to remember that God is soverign over the good and bad times.



33. Never Beyond Repair- Everfound
No matter how much we failed to do this year, how far away we were from our own standards and God's standards, we are never beyond repair! Hallelujah.




And so that's 2013 summarized by songs. Songs from my favourite bands. All available to download from itunes as part of the WOW2014 package.





Christmas is coming- Jason Gray

There is a toxic kind of skeptism that grows within adults. But children, those pure of hearts, believe what they are told.

But Christmas brings about a sense of wonder. Even non-believers can't deny the joy of this season.


Christmas Is Coming
Jason Gray
Key: Gb Tempo: 104


Download complete guitar tabs from: http://www.praisecharts.com/detail/arrangement/23365

Christmas is coming, the bells are ringing
Hope comes alive as music fills the air

Some say Christmas is for children and I believe it’s true
Can you hear the season calling to the child inside of you?
Awaken from your slumber come see with younger eyes
And be taken by the wonder that took the whole world by surprise!

Christmas is coming, the bells are ringing
Hope comes alive as music fills the air
I hear the drumming, it won't be long now
Christmas is coming, will you be there?
Christmas is coming, will you be there?

They're dressing up the city in a brightly lighted gown
There’s singing in the streets whenever Christmas comes to town
So let the spirit find you wherever you have been
And bring you to the child who makes us children again

Christmas is coming, the bells are ringing
Hope comes alive as music fills the air
I hear the drumming, it won't be long now
Christmas is coming, will you be there?
Christmas is coming, will you be there?

Prepare ye the way
For God's own baby boy
Born to mend all broken things
And to heal the world with joy
He will heal the world with joy!

I don't want you to miss it, I know I have before
Like the innkeeper who missed the wonder right outside his door
So open up your heart as Christmas passes through
Just in time to wake the child asleep inside of you

Christmas is coming, the bells are ringing
Hope comes alive as music fills the air
I hear the drumming, it won't be long now
Christmas is coming, will you be there?
Christmas is coming, will you be there?
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