(Skank rhythm guitar fading in)
Yeah, man
Giving thanks for the rising sun
Every day is a blessing, you know
Lord, hear my cry of gratitude
Let the rhythm speak
Woke up this morning with a brand new light
The struggle of the darkness faded out of sight
I look into the mirror and I see your hand
Guiding my feet across this shifting sand
I remember the valleys where I used to tread
When the mountain looked tall and I was filled with dread
But you held my hand through the darkest night
And you turned my heavy burden into morning light
Oh, God I thank you for the life I live
For all the mercy that you daily give
My heart is singing with a melody so true
Lord, I give my everything back to you
Yes, God I thank you for the open door
You provide for me, I couldn't ask for more
Walking in your grace, I feel brand new
Oh, God I thank you, yes I thank you
People look at me and they see the crown
But they never saw me when I was broken down
Down in the trenches where the silence bites
Trading my comfort for the bitter fights
But every brick they laid to build a wall
You turned it to a staircase, catching my fall
I’m standing on the promises, rock solid ground
In the quiet of your presence, real peace I found
Oh, God I thank you for the life I live
For all the mercy that you daily give
My heart is singing with a melody so true
Lord, I give my everything back to you
Yes, God I thank you for the open door
You provide for me, I couldn't ask for more
Walking in your grace, I feel brand new
Oh, God I thank you, yes I thank you
(Instrumentation builds, heavy bass and bright organ chords)
It’s not by my power, it’s not by my might
It’s your spirit moving, keeping me bright
Through the storm and the wind, through the fire and rain
You’re the soothing oil that heals all the pain
Lift your hands to the heavens, give a joyful sound
Blessings are falling, they’re raining all around
Oh, God I thank you for the life I live
For all the mercy that you daily give
My heart is singing with a melody so true
Lord, I give my everything back to you
Yes, God I thank you for the open door
You provide for me, I couldn't ask for more
Walking in your grace, I feel brand new
Oh, God I thank you, yes I thank you
I thank you for the air I breathe
I thank you for the world I see
Walking in your love forevermore
Giving thanks, giving thanks
Yes, Lord, I thank you
(Fade out with melodic guitar licks)