Verse 1
      D
 Though 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
                 G
 While there’s breath in my lungs
                 A   D
 I will praise You, Lord

      D
 In the dead of night, I’ll lift my eyes
 I’ll lift my eyes to You
      D
 When the waters rise, I’ll lift my eyes
 I’ll lift my eyes to You
                 G
 While there’s hope in my heart
                  A  D
 I will praise You, Lord

Chorus 
 D
 The joy of the Lord is my strength!
     Bm7
 The joy of the Lord is my strength!
        A
 In the darkness I’ll dance
        G
 in the shadows I’ll sing
     D
 The joy of the Lord is my strength!

Verse 2
        D
 When I cannot see You with my eyes
 Let faith arise to You
        Bm
 When I cannot feel Your hand in mine
 Let faith arise to You
        G
 God of mercy and love
                 A   D
 I will praise You, Lord

        D
 Oh You shine with glory Lord of light
 I feel alive with You
        Bm
 In Your presence now I come alive
 I am alive with You 
          G
 There is strength when I say
                A    D
 I will praise You, Lord

 Bridge 
      G               A
 When sorrow comes my way
     Bm7             A
 You are the shield around me
 G             A
 Always, You remain 
      Bm7            A
 Like courage in the fight
   G                A
 I hear You call my name
 Bm7         A  D
 Jesus, I am coming
 G              A
 Walking on the waves
 D                 A
 Reaching for Your light!