[Verse 1]
Mama said, “Baby, hold on”
When the river gets mean
I got mud on my shoes
And a prayer in my jeans
I been bent, not broken
I been tested by flame
Still I walk to that water
Call His name
[Pre-Chorus]
Ooh, I’ve seen the hard road
Ooh, I’ve seen the rain
But I keep my head high
When I say
[Chorus]
Wash me clean, Lord
Wash me clean
(Wash me clean)
Hold me up, Lord
In between
(Hold me up)
If I’m weary, make me strong
If I’m lost, bring me home
Wash me clean, Lord
Wash me clean
[Verse 2]
My heart got scars like old wood
My voice got a crack
But I still sing that hallelujah
Right through the black
Every tear been a seed now
Every wound got a light
I was down in the valley
Now I’m up in the fight
[Pre-Chorus]
Ooh, I’ve seen the hard road
Ooh, I’ve seen the rain
But I keep my head high
When I say
[Chorus]
Wash me clean, Lord
Wash me clean
(Wash me clean)
Hold me up, Lord
In between
(Hold me up)
If I’m weary, make me strong
If I’m lost, bring me home
Wash me clean, Lord
Wash me clean
[Bridge]
If the night comes heavy
I won’t bow my head
I got fire in my spirit
And mercy in my chest
Let the old chains fall now
Let the whole room sing
I was made for the water
I was made to rise, baby
[Chorus]
Wash me clean, Lord
Wash me clean
(Wash me clean)
Hold me up, Lord
In between
(Hold me up)
If I’m weary, make me strong
If I’m lost, bring me home
Wash me clean, Lord
Wash me clean