Verse 1
(leicht, luftig, freudig — mit Smile in der Stimme)
The morning comes, the shadows flee,
Your mercy’s new and running free.
My heart wakes up to Your delight,
You called my name and turned on light.
(kleine rhythmische Akzente, fast hüpfend)
No chains can hold, no fear can stay,
Your joy is stronger than the day.
You lift my head, You make me sing,
My weary soul begins to spring.
Pre-Chorus
(vorfreudig, steigender Puls, mehr Luft)
For in Your presence, Lord, I find
A rest that calms my racing mind.
Chorus
(weit + strahlend, volle Bruststimme + Worship-Band + Lächeln)
So I will dance in Your light,
Shout Your name with delight!
You turn mourning into laughter,
You write joy in every chapter.
And I will run in Your grace,
With a smile on my face —
For the joy of the Lord is my strength,
Yes, the joy of the Lord is my strength!
Verse 2
(erzählerisch-fröhlich, schnelle Phrasen, leichte perkussive Stimme)
Like David danced before the King,
My heart can’t help but laugh and sing.
The tomb is empty, death is gone,
Your love has made my victory song.
(warm + spielerisch)
You lead me through the narrow gate,
Where hope is strong and goodness waits.
You fill my cup, it overflows,
My heart is young — and Heaven knows!
Pre-Chorus
(gleiche Melodie, intensiver gesungen)
For in Your presence, Lord, I find
A peace this world can’t undermine.
Chorus
(noch breiter, mit Chören, Gitarren, Drums, offene Vokale)
So I will dance in Your light,
Shout Your name with delight!
You turn mourning into laughter,
You write joy in every chapter.
And I will run in Your grace,
With a smile on my face —
For the joy of the Lord is my strength,
Yes, the joy of the Lord is my strength!
Bridge
(betont, rhythmisch, crowd-friendly, mit Klatschen und Call & Response möglich)
You’re my joy! — (echo: my joy!)
You’re my song! — (echo: my song!)
In Your arms — (echo: I belong!)
You lift me up! — (echo: up high!)
You make me dance — (echo: oh my!)
(Letzte Zeile als große Vorbereitung auf letzten Chorus)
Your love is brighter than the sky!
Final Chorus
(größer, noch jubelnder, Choir + Cymbal Lift + + Gitarren + Smiles hörbar)
So I will dance in Your light,
Lift my hands in delight!
You turn mourning into laughter,
And it only gets better after.
I will live in Your grace,
With Your joy in my chase —
For the joy of the Lord is my strength,
Yes, the joy of the Lord is my strength!
(Ende mit langem Sustain + Crowd Vocals + Clap Out)
Endi
