Intro:
E C#m7 A A
1 Verse:
E
As every thirsting creature longs,
C#m7
My spirit longs for you,
A
When can I go to be with you?
A
When can I go to be with you?
2 Verse:
E
My tears have been my daily bread,
C#m7
O Lord, instead of you,
A
When can I go to be with you?
A
When can I go to be with you?
Pre Chorus:
A
It’s hard to remember
H C#m
The days with your people
H A
When your presence was strong and sweet
Chorus:
E B
Why are you downcast, O my soul?
A C#m7 E
Why do my troubles own me?
C#m7
Hope in God, hope in God
A B
Soul, won’t you praise Him?
E B
Why are you downcast, O my soul?
A C#m7 E
Why do my troubles own me?
C#7
Hope in God, hope in God
A H A
Still I will praise Him my God.
3 Verse:
The deepest valleys of my heart,
Are sounding to your depths,
When can I go to be with you?
When can I go to be with you?
4 Verse:
So why are you not hearing as
I waste away to death,
When can I go to be with you?
When can I go to be with you?
Pre Chorus:
It’s hard to remember
The days with your people
When your presence was strong and sweet
Chorus:
Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why do my troubles own me?
Hope in God, hope in God
Soul, won’t you praise him?
Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why do my troubles own me?
Hope in God, hope in God
Still I will praise him my God.
Bridge:
A B
My God, my God
C#m H A
Be my rescue, my refuge, my strength
A E B
My God, my God
C#m H A
You are my rescue, my refuge, my strength.
C#m7 H A
Be my rescue, my refuge, my faith.
Chorus:
Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why do my troubles own me?
Hope in God, hope in God
Soul, won’t you praise him?
Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why do my troubles own me?
Hope in God, hope in God
Still I will praise him my God.
