Style: Gospel jazz/R&B groove, soulful yet declarative choir, Rhodes/piano with smooth swing
Time Signature: 6/8
Tempo: dotted-quarter ≈ 80 BPM
Total Duration: ≈ 3:28–3:30
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[Intro – 0:00-0:15] (15 sec)
Instrumental vamp (Rhodes + bass, light drums).
Choir hums: “Ohhh… Anchor of my soul…”
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[Verse 1 – 0:15-0:42] (27 sec)
When the darkness tries to take control,
Your mighty hand will never let me go.
Through every trial, Lord, I know,
Jesus, You’re the Anchor of my soul.
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[Pre-Chorus – 0:42-1:00] (18 sec)
You are my refuge, my hiding place,
My steady ground, my saving grace.
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[Chorus – 1:00-1:30] (30 sec)
You guide me, You protect me,
You heal me, You restore me.
Through the fire, through the storm, I’m never alone,
Jesus, You’re the Anchor of my soul.
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[Verse 2 – 1:30-1:57] (27 sec)
When the weight is heavy and hope feels gone,
Your strength within me keeps me moving on.
Every burden, You calm the storm,
Jesus, You’re the Anchor of my soul.
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[Pre-Chorus – 1:57-2:15] (18 sec)
You are my refuge, my hiding place,
My steady ground, my saving grace.
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[Chorus – 2:15-2:45] (30 sec)
You guide me, You protect me,
You heal me, You restore me.
Through the fire, through the storm, I’m never alone,
Jesus, You’re the Anchor of my soul.
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[Bridge – 2:45-3:10] (25 sec)
I won’t be shaken, I won’t be moved,
My hope is steady, my trust in You.
Your love unchanging will see me through,
Jesus, You’re the Anchor, forever true.
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[Final Chorus – 3:10-3:20] (10 sec)
You guide me, You protect me,
You heal me, You restore me.
Through the fire, through the storm, I’m never alone,
Jesus, You’re the Anchor of my soul.
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[Outro – 3:20-3:30] (10 sec)
Choir sustains softly on “Anchor of my soul…”
Sopranos hold high note, Altos/Tenors close tight harmony, Bass resolves root.
Fade gently, last chord ringing out to silence at 3:30.
NicoleLee
