[Verse 1]
Sunday shoes by the doorway, coffee on the stove
Mama said, “Mind your grammar,” I said, “I already know”
If I ain’t got mercy, then I ain’t got pride
If I ain’t walking with You, I’m walking the wrong side
[Pre-Chorus]
There’s a time for “ain’t,” when the truth needs saying
There’s a time for grace, when the heart needs changing
[Chorus]
Ain’t ain’t a word unless you ain’t using it properly
But I ain’t gonna miss what You’re doing for me
I ain’t too far, I ain’t too late
I ain’t alone at the garden gate
Ain’t ain’t a word unless you ain’t using it properly
Lord, put the right words in my mouth and my feet
[Verse 2]
I used to say, “I can’t,” with my hands held tight
Then You opened one door in the middle of the night
Now I ain’t afraid of the work or the wait
I ain’t gonna bargain with a blessing at the gate
[Pre-Chorus]
There’s a time for “ain’t,” when the truth needs saying
There’s a time for praise, when the soul starts waking
[Chorus]
Ain’t ain’t a word unless you ain’t using it properly
But I ain’t gonna miss what You’re doing for me
I ain’t too far, I ain’t too late
I ain’t alone at the garden gate
Ain’t ain’t a word unless you ain’t using it properly
Lord, put the right words in my mouth and my feet
[Bridge]
Choir: Are you weary?
Lead: I ain’t giving in
Choir: Are you worried?
Lead: I ain’t giving in
Choir: Is there mercy?
Lead: It’s already here
All: We ain’t turning back, we’re walking without fear
[Final Chorus]
Ain’t ain’t a word unless you ain’t using it properly
But I ain’t gonna miss what You’re doing for me
I ain’t too far, I ain’t too late
I ain’t alone at the garden gate
Ain’t ain’t a word unless you ain’t using it properly
Lord, put the right words in my mouth and my feet
[Outro]
I ain’t gonna miss it
I ain’t gonna miss it
Your mercy found me right where I stood
And I ain’t letting go of the good