SONG TITLE: “You Lifted Me”
Style: Urban Island Reggae Worship / Contemporary Gospel
Key: G Major
Tempo: 78 BPM
Arrangement: Similar to River of Grace
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INTRO (Soft Pads + Rhodes)
Chords: G – D – Em – C
Adlibs: Ohh Lord... You are worthy... Hallelujah...
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VERSE 1
(Light groove enters)
Chords: G – D – Em – C
When I was lost in the darkness
Searching for peace in this life
You called my name in the silence
And brought Your healing inside
Every burden I was carrying
Every chain that held me down
You reached into my brokenness
And turned my life around
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PRE-CHORUS
(Pads build, percussion rises)
Chords: Em – C – G – D
Now my heart will sing forever
Now my soul has found Your light
You are faithful through the storm Lord
You are hope, You are my life
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CHORUS
(Full band enters)
Chords: G – D – Em – C
You lifted me, lifted me higher
Pulled me from the raging sea
Jesus You are my salvation
Forever You have rescued me
You lifted me, lifted me higher
Filled my heart with melody
Every breath I give You praises
Jesus You mean everything
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VERSE 2
(Keep groove but slightly fuller)
Chords: G – D – Em – C
Through every valley I remember
How Your mercy carried me
Even when I felt unworthy
Still Your grace kept covering me
Now my hands are raised in worship
Now my voice will testify
From the ashes of my old life
You have given me new life
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PRE-CHORUS
Chords: Em – C – G – D
Now my heart will sing forever
Now my soul has found Your light
You are faithful through the storm Lord
You are hope, You are my life
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CHORUS
(repeat)
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BRIDGE / WORSHIP VAMP
(Drop drums, ambient worship moment)
Chords: Em – C – G – D
Your grace is enough
Your love never fails
Your mercy surrounds me
Forever I’ll praise
Your name is holy
Your power saves
King of all glory
Jesus be praised
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FINAL CHORUS (Big Lift)
(Full harmonies + stronger drums)
You lifted me, lifted me higher
Pulled me from the raging sea
Jesus You are my salvation
Forever You have rescued me
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OUTRO
(Fade with pads + adlibs)
You are worthy...
Jesus worthy...
Hallelujah...
Forever I’ll praise...
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Instrument Arrangement Notes
Drums: island one-drop worship groove
Bass: melodic reggae bassline
Keys: Rhodes + worship pad
Guitar: muted island chops + ambient swells
BGVs: rich gospel harmonies in chorus
JGiiG
