(Intro)
(8 bars instrumental build-up: Heavy bass drop, drum rimshots, and a quick horn stab before the main beat kicks in.)
(Verse 1)
Hold me through the night
Don't let me go
When the world feels cold and the pain won't slow
Wrap me in your arms
Keep me in your sight
I need your peace
Hold me through the night
(Arrangement: Lead Vocal carries the melody. Alto and Soprano harmonies enter on the lines "I need your peace" and "Hold me through the night" for soft backing texture.)
(Verse 2)
When the silence screams and the words are near
You calm my soul and you drive my tear
You lift me up
When I fall so low
I know you're the strength I know
(Chorus)
Hold me through the night
Don't let me go
When the world feels cold
And the pain won't slow
Wrap me in your arms
Keep me in your sight
I need your peace
Hold me through the night
(Arrangement: Full Choir (SATB) enters with power and warmth, doubling the main vocal melody. Lead Vocal can add gospel-style ad-libs over the top. Horn section punctuates the end of every other line.)
(Verse 3)
When my strength is gone and I cannot speak
When the road is rough and my soul feels weak
I lift my eyes where my help comes from
You will hold me till the morning comes
(Chorus)
Hold me through the night
Don't let me go
When the world feels cold
And the pain won't slow
Wrap me in your arms
Keep me in your sight
I need your peace
Hold me through the night
(Arrangement: Full Choir continues. Brief instrumental break (2 bars) with a horn solo before the next verse.)
(Verse 4)
Every tear I cried you have seen it fall
In my silent prayers you have heard them all
Through the shadows deep you still shine your light
You will hold me through the night
(Chorus)
Hold me through the night
Don't let me go
When the world feels cold
And the pain won't slow
Wrap me in your arms
Keep me in your sight
I need your peace
Hold me through the night
(Verse 5)
Though the world may shake and the winds may roar
I will not run, I'm not afraid no more
Your love surrounds me, I'm safe in your sight
You are my shelter in the darkest night
(Outro/Fade)
Hold me through the night
Don't let me go...
Oh, wrap me in your arms...
I need your peace...
Hold me through the night
(Arrangement: Repeat the chorus phrase multiple times. Full Choir remains strong, gradually fading out with the music. End with a sharp, final Reggae hit )(bass, drums, and guitar unison).
