J.E.S.U.S. Jesus Is With Me

[Verse 1]
Started my day with my head hanging down
Bills on the table
Trouble all around
Then I whispered His name in my kitchen chair
And the weight rolled off
‘cause I knew He was there
[Chorus]
J-E-S-U-S
Jesus is with me (hallelujah)
In the midnight
In the morning
When my faith feels empty
Spell it on out when my heart gets heavy
J-E-S-U-S
Jesus is with me
[Verse 2]
Mama used to shout in that old wood pew
Said
“Baby
He’ll walk every mile with you”
Now I’m driving this truck down a county road
Singing that promise she taught my soul
[Chorus]
J-E-S-U-S
Jesus is with me (yes He is)
In the valley
On the mountain
When my steps feel shaky
Spell it on out when my eyes get weary
J-E-S-U-S
Jesus is with me
[Bridge]
Every letter like a ladder
Lifting me higher
Lifting me higher (hey!)
Every trial just a choir
Pointing me back to the fire
[Chorus]
J-E-S-U-S
Jesus is with me (sing it now)
In the sorrow
In the shouting
He’s my strength
My mercy
Spell it on out till the grave can’t hold me
J-E-S-U-S
Jesus is with me
J-E-S-U-S
Jesus is with me

Upbeat Southern gospel quartet energy with call-and-response male vocals, bright piano and Hammond organ, walking bass, handclaps, and a tight rhythm section; verses stay bouncy and testimonial, chorus explodes with stacked harmonies and a key-change lift on the final repeat, southern gospel