[Verse 1]
You carried the cross
They lifted the wood
Hammer and hate
Met perfect good
They tore at Your back
Still You would not flee
You stumbled and bled
And walked there for me
[Chorus]
You gave Your blood
You gave Your love
Opened Your arms
Opened heaven above
You looked down from the tree
While we looked up and believed
You looked down from the tree
We looked up and became free (so free)
[Verse 2]
They twisted a crown
Pressed thorns in Your brow
Silence and shame
Fill that hillside now
You whispered
“Forgive”
Where I would curse and leave
You stayed on that tree
So I could finally breathe
[Chorus]
You gave Your blood
You gave Your love
Opened Your arms
Opened heaven above
You looked down from the tree
While we looked up and believed
You looked down from the tree
We looked up and became free (became free)
[Bridge]
From the dust
From the grave
From my chains
You still save (oh, You save)
Every wound
Every nail
Writes my name
On Your grace
[Chorus]
You gave Your blood
You gave Your love
Opened Your arms
Opened heaven above
You looked down from the tree
While we looked up and believed
You looked down from the tree
We looked up and became free
You looked down from the tree
Now we stand and sing
“We’re free” (we’re free)