Have Mercy On America By Charles V. Hayden [Verse 1] Deep cries echo in the night sky Our hearts are heavy and we ask why The truth's been hidden the love’s run dry God hear us now don’t pass us by [Verse 2] Our cities burn while trust fades away The weary pray for a brighter day We’re lost in shadows lead us to light Save us Lord keep us in Your sight [Chorus] Have mercy on America oh hear our plea Forgive our sins Lord, save our democracy Bring peace where chaos tries to divide Heal our land Lord stay by our side [Verse 3] The banners wave but hearts are torn Dreams we built now weathered and worn From the ashes we call Your name Reignite the hope that once overcame [Bridge] Justice falters and voices roar We’ve strayed so far but we need You more God of mercy mend what’s so broken Let Your grace be the words unspoken [Chorus] Have mercy on America, oh hear our plea Forgive our sins Lord, save our democracy Bring peace where chaos tries to divide Heal our land Lord, stay by our side [Outro] Bring peace where chaos tries to divide Heal our land Lord, stay by our side
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Deliver Me By Charles V Hayden [Verse1] Chains I’ve carried my whole life long Weighed me down didn’t know I was wrong Fighting battles with myself in vain God I need You to break this chain [Verse 2] Blindly running through the storms I made Thought control was mine but I was a slave Hands up now I surrender all Catch me Lord before I fall [Chorus] Deliver me from my own pride From the prison that I build inside Take my will and make it Yours Break these habits shut the doors [Bridge] I am tired of walking alone in this fight Pull me close hold me tight Let Your mercy rewrite my ways Turn the night into new days [Verse 3] Shadows linger but Your love shines strong Lead me back where my heart belongs Step by step Lord change my view Turning every pain into something new [Chorus] Deliver me from my own pride From the prison that I build inside Take my will and make it Yours Break these habits shut the doors [Chorus] Deliver me from my own pride From the prison that I build inside Take my will and make it Yours Break these habits shut the doors [Outro] Break these habits shut the doors
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Lord Of Our Future by Charles V. Hayden Verse 1 When the days feel dark, and the nights grow cold And the promises of man begin to unfold Lift your eyes to heaven, where the truth remains For the Lord of our future will break these chains Chorus He’s the Lord of our future, the King of all kings He holds every moment, and the hope that He brings Though the earth may tremble, His Word will endure In His Love our lives are safe and secure Verse 2 Policies may shift, and rulers may fall But the God of creation still reigns over all Our trust is not in kingdoms that crumble like sand But in His mighty power and His sovereign hand Chorus He’s the Lord of our future, the King of all kings He holds every moment, and the hope that He brings Though the earth may tremble, His Word will endure In His Love our lives are safe and secure Bridge So fear not the winds that howl and blow For His promises stand, this we surely know Every tear we’ve cried, He will wipe away In His faithfulness, we find strength today Verse 3 Tomorrow is bright, for He lights the way Through the trials we face, He teaches us to pray No government power can rewrite His plan He’s the Lord of the ages, the Great I AM Chorus He’s the Lord of our future, the King of all kings He holds every moment, and the hope that He brings Though the earth may tremble, His Word will endure In His Love our lives are safe and secure Verse 4 So we’ll sing His praise, come what may arise For our future is safe in His heavenly skies Let the world see His light in the hearts of the brave For the Lord of our future is mighty to save Outro He’s the Lord of our future, forever the same Faithful and true, we exalt His Name Through the storms, we will stand, our hope ever sure For in Him, our future is steadfast and secure
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Verse 1 ) Whisper to my heart dear Lord Take the chains that bind me tight Erase the shadows of my sins Fill me up with purest light [Verse 2] Hold me close in Your embrace Wash away what's not of You Break the strongholds break them all In Your love make me anew [Chorus] Refine me oh Lord Make me more like You Strip away my flaws Help me see Your view (bridge) Create in me a clean heart Renew a right spirit in me Cause when my life is over Heaven is where I want to be [Verse 3] Shine Your truth in deepest dark Mend the pieces where I’ve failed Guide me where You want me to go In Your grace let love prevail [Chorus] Refine me oh Lord Make me more like You Strip away my flaws Help me see Your view [Repeat Bridge] [Repeat Chorus] [Repeat Bridge] (Outro) Cause when my life is over Heaven is where I want to be
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Ridiculous Praise by Charles V. Hayden [Verse 1] In the quiet of the night I stand tall and sing With a love so bright it feels like spring No fear to silence this heart that's ablaze I'll shout it out with ridiculous praise [Verse 2] In the face of doubt I will not be swayed With every step my faith displayed Even in storms and the darkest days I lift my hands in ridiculous praise [Chorus] Can't hold it down my joy overflows With every breath His glory shows In every moment my voice will raise I'll shout it loud with ridiculous praise [Verse 3] When the world says to hush I will not comply For this love is too deep to ever deny From dawn till dusk through nights and days I sing it out with ridiculous praise [Bridge] Unashamed undaunted my soul won't refrain With a spirit so free it breaks every chain No matter the place no matter the gaze I'll proclaim it all with ridiculous praise [Chorus] Can't hold it down my joy overflows With every breath His glory shows In every moment my voice will raise I'll shout it loud with ridiculous praise
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Verse] In the morning light I see your love Shining down like rays from up above Whispers in the breeze calling my name Your grace forever stays the same [Verse 2] When the world's a storm you calm my soul Turning broken pieces into whole Guiding every step with tender care In every moment you are there [Chorus] You're a magnificent God You're a magnificent God From the mountains high to the ocean floor Your love endures forevermore [Verse 3] In the darkest night your light will shine Guiding me when hope is hard to find Strength in every trial you provide In your power I will always hide [Bridge] Stars above reflect Your majesty Your glory shines throughout the galaxies From the heavens high to the earth below Your magnificence we'll always show [Chorus] You're a magnificent God You're a magnificent God From the mountains high to the ocean floor Your love endures forevermore [Repeat Chorus] [Outro] You're a magnificent God Yes You're a magnificent God
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Jesus Hold Me by Charles V Hayden (verse 1) I never felt such pain before I never felt so all alone I didn’t know it would be so soon That our Lord would call you home (verse 2) I wish I’d never made excuses For why I didn’t have time to call I wish I’d spent more days with you If I could I’d change it all (chorus) Jesus hold me tight Love away the pain Save me from the shadows The shadows of my shame (repeat chorus) (verse 3) Thankful for Your forgiveness A loving God is Who You are I won't always cry these tears Your love will heal my broken heart (bridge) Lord You said You’d never leave me And I know Your Word is true Help me trust in You completely Lord I give it all to You (chorus) Jesus hold me tight Love away the pain Save me from the shadows The shadows of my shame Jesus hold me tight Love away the pain Save me from the shadows The shadows of my shame (repeat verse 3) (repeat chorus twice and fade)
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YOU ARE OUR PRAISE Written by Charles V. Hayden & Kevin Winebarger VERSE 1 The oceans roar, the eagles soar Creation adores You The mountains bow, the rain pours out All to adore You PRE-CHORUS 1 As one we join and sing Creation’s melody CHORUS You are our praise, in everything In everything, the song we sing We lift You high for all our days The only Name above all Names You are our praise VERSE 2 A baby’s smile, joy of a child Unveiling Your sweetness A parent’s hug, a mentor’s love Reveals Your commitment PRE-CHORUS 2 We join humanity Declaring just one thing CHORUS BRIDGE Risen One who defeated the grave We lift up Your Name, we lift up Your Name All the glory the honor and praise To Jesus the King, Jesus the King CHORUS TAG You are our praise YOU ARE OUR PRAISE
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The First Step By Charles V. Hayden Verse 1 Sometimes I feel so small within these four white walls I wanna break free but I don’t know how To turn it all around and find a way Let go of the mistakes I’ve made I wanna feel like I’m enough Break through the darkness and receive Your love Pre chorus The blank face in the mirror is asking me how To pierce through the pain and figure this out Chorus If the first step is what it takes I’ll take the first step closer to change I’ll dig down deeper when I don’t feel brave Rise above my fear, gonna find my way And I’ll start today if the first step is what it takes What it takes, what it takes what it takes What it takes, what it takes Verse 2 Sometimes it feels like shadows are all I see And I don’t notice my victories Running in place, and getting nowhere When all the time You were right there All I had to do was just take Your hand Cause when I get weary You help me to stand Pre chorus The blank face in the mirror is asking me how To pierce through the pain and figure this out Chorus If the first step is what it takes I’ll take the first step closer to change I’ll dig down deeper when I don’t feel brave Rise above my fear, find my way And I’ll start today if the first step is what it takes What it takes, what it takes Bridge Sometimes I stumble like a toddler Learning to walk So good to know that You’re right here To catch me when I fall Chorus If the first step is what it takes I’ll take the first step closer to change I’ll dig down deeper when I don’t feel brave Rise above my fear I'm gonna find my way And I’ll start today if the first step is what it takes Outro If the first step is what it takes
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Titanic Love By Charles V. Hayden I thought my love was unbreakble Built like no other love before Able to sail through troubled waters And make it safely to the shore Pre Chorus Didn't know that he was an iceberg Ready to punch holes in my love Chorus I was going down down down in titanic love Sinking deeper and deeper into this abyss No longer feel the passion of his kiss Just the freezing wind of titanic love Drowning in titanic love 2nd Verse Why did I ignore the warning signs He wanted just a weekend toy And like that huge ship sailing too fast Our love was doomed from the start Pre chorus Didn't know that he was an iceberg Lookin' to punch holes in my love Chorus I was going down down down in titanic love Sinking deeper and deeper into this abyss No longer feel the passion of his kiss Just the freezing wind of titanic love Drowning in titanic love Bridge Oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh Don't wanna be in love by myself Oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh Don't leave me in this love by myself Chorus I was going down down down in titanic love Sinking deeper and deeper into this abyss No longer feel the passion of his kiss Just the freezing wind of titanic love Drowning in titanic love
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You Call Him Son Copyright 2018 by Charles V. Hayden He sat at God’s right hand Gave up His throne and majesty They nailed Him to a cross For the offenses of you and me (pre chorus) Some called Him evil Others called Him insane But Father You knew Him By a different name (chorus) You called Him Son You called Him Son You loved Him just as much As each of us They found no fault He loved everyone And Father through Your loving eyes You called Him Son A man stands in a padded room Beating his fist against the wall The voices scream in his head Telling him to just end it all (pre chorus) Some call him evil Others call him insane But Lord You know him By a different name (chorus) You call him son You call him son You love him just as much As each of us Some may judge him Before this day is done But Lord through Your loving eyes You call him son (bridge) When will we stop pretending That we don't see him And get our brother the help he needs (chorus) You call him son You call him son You love him just as much As each of us Some may judge him Before this day is done But Lord through Your loving eyes You call him son (tag) Yes through Your loving eyes You call him son
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She never thought this day would come Standing at her husband’s grave Watching strangers throwing dirt On the life they had made (pre-chorus) As she cries she wonders is God really there Does He see her Hear her or even care (chorus) But tears fall close to the heart of God He is near to every broken spirit Before one drop hits the floor His heart breaks a little more Cause tears fall close to the heart of God Twenty years since he’s been there Standing at the altar call He’s wandered so far he wonders if the Lord Can hear his cries at all (pre-chorus) And he’s begging God to show him He’s really there Does He see him Hear him or even care (chorus) But tears fall close to the heart of God He is near to every broken spirit Before one drop hits the floor His heart breaks a little more Cause tears fall close to the heart of God (bridge) Whether from the eyes of boys and girls Or the mother on her knees Whenever they fall wherever they fall God knows, God hears, God sees (chorus) Cause tears fall close to the heart of God He is near to every broken spirit Before one drop hits the floor His heart breaks a little more Cause tears fall close Yes tears fall close Tears fall close to the heart of God
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Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Verse 1 He’s the kind of man who won’t make future plans, says he’s too busy And he will never introduce you to his family Says he truly loves you and you are the only one But all he wants to do is lay you down Chorus He’s a shallow man, a skin deep betrayer He’s a shallow man, some call him a player Your love is deeper than he could ever swim Don’t you settle for a shallow man Verse 2 You are beautiful like the northern lights in the sky And what he’s offering will only make you cry Never lose your focus, and don’t you compromise Cause all he plans to do is womanize Chorus He’s a shallow man, a skin deep betrayer He’s a shallow man, some call him a player Your love is deeper than he could ever swim Don’t you settle for a shallow man Bridge Don’t waste your time, he’s not legit he's not legit He’s a bucket with holes in it with holes in it (repeat bridge) Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Chorus He’s a shallow man, a skin deep betrayer He’s a shallow man, some call him a player Your love is deeper than he could ever swim Don’t you settle for a shallow man (repeat chorus) Outro Don’t you settle for a shallow man Don't you settle for a shallow man Don't you settle for a shallow man Don't you settle for a shallow man Don't you settle for a shallow man Don't you settle for a shallow man Don't you settle for a shallow man Don’t you settle for a shallow man
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I Wanna Hear You Say By Charles V. Hayden Lord take away anything That stands between You and me May I be invisible before other’s eyes So when they look at me it’s You they see (chorus) I wanna hear You say I wanna hear You say I wanna hear You say well done Are there more sweeter words That I could hear my Lord I wanna hear You say well done O Lord we see the signs, this is our season When You will come to earth again But You remind us our lives are a vapor And at any moment our time can end I wanna hear You say I wanna hear You say I wanna hear You say well done Are there more sweeter words That I could hear my Lord I wanna hear You say well done (tag) I wanna hear You say well done
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Don’t Ever Give Up By Charles V. Hayden (verse 1) Don’t ever, don’t ever give up on God (no no) Cause He’ll never, no He’ll never give up on you I know that sometimes it’s hard to keep holdin’ on When you feel that all your hope is gone But don’t you ever, don’t ever give up on God (verse 2) I’ll never, I’ll never give up on God (no no) No matter, no matter what trials may come my way You know that sometimes, I don’t know what their all about But God knows and He’ll never cast me out That’s why I’ll never, I’ll never give up on God (bridge) So put on the armour of God So when the evil days come When you’ve done all that you can You just stand, you just stand (verse 3) Don’t ever, don’t ever give up on God (no no) Remember, you are precious to Him And maybe sometimes you feel you don’t have a friend But turn to God, don’t turn away from Him Oh don’t you ever, don’t ever give up on God (outro) No no, don’t you ever, don’t ever give up on God
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He Will Be Your Wings Copyright 2018 By Charles V. Hayden She’s 16 years old, lookin’ out the window As the plane leaves the ground She sees herself on a rocket to Mars Her mama says one day she’ll travel where No one has gone Friends say she can only go so far (pre chorus) But a Voice inside keeps telling her There’s nothing beyond her reach (chorus) He will be her wings He’ll take her beyond the rain Some will say she can’t do it He’s the eagle above the hurricane If she’ll just believe She’ll find that He is faithful She can do all things Cause He will be her wings He’s 15 years old on the playground with his basketball He imagines that the crowd screams his name 2 points behind with seconds to play when he gets the ball He makes a 3 point shot that wins the game (pre chorus) That Voice inside keeps telling him There’s nothing beyond his reach (chorus) He will be his wings He will take him beyond the rain Some will say he can't do it He’s the eagle above the hurricane If he’ll just believe He’ll find that He is faithful He can do all things Cause He will be his wings (bridge) When you never give up or compromise You'll be amazed at how far you can fly (chorus) Cause He will be your wings He will take you beyond the rain Some will say you can’t do it He’s the eagle above the hurricane If you’ll just believe You’ll find that He is faithful You can do all things Cause He will be your wings (tag) You can do all things Cause He will be your wings
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One Day Past Forever By Charles V. Hayden Verse 1 Before I met you I was a happy girl Living a life I thought was complete Never knew a love so generous You brightened my world with ecstasy Pre chorus But if you think I’ll always adore you Baby you need to know the truth Chorus I’m only gonna love you one day past forever I’m only gonna kiss you for a million years Will I ever leave you, the answer is never I’m only gonna love you one day past forever Verse 2 Your touch is like velvet, caressing my soul Lovin’ this life of yours and mine Will I still love you through the rain Well baby that’s where I draw the line Pre chorus And if you think I’ll always adore you Baby you need to know the truth Chorus I’m only gonna love you one day past forever I’m only gonna kiss you for a million years Will I ever leave you, the answer is never I’m only gonna love you one day past forever Bridge So glad that you are a one woman man You make me feel like I’ve found A sapphire in the sand Pre chorus But if you think I’ll always adore you Baby you need to know the truth Chorus I’m only gonna love you one day past forever I’m only gonna kiss you for a million years Will I ever leave you, the answer is never I’m only gonna love you one day past forever Tag I’m only gonna love you one day past forever
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Get Under Our Feet Copyright 2019 by Charles V. Hayden Verse 1 We’ve spent many hours preparing for this day Now the time has come We say to all the doubters get out of our way Inside each of us is a champion Chorus Get under our feet Get under our feet Today we will taste victory Nothing can stop us cause we believe We put every negative thought Under our feet Verse 2 We won’t lose our focus, we got a job to do We will do it well Cause when we work together with a winner’s attitude There ain't no way that we can fail Chorus Get under our feet Get under our feet Today we will taste victory Nothing can stop us cause we believe We put every negative thought Under our feet Tag We put every negative thought Under our feet
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Love came out the blue water in a red bikini Almost fell out my chair and spilled my martini I was at the beach on a caribbean island Toes in the white sand and mountains on my horizon But all this beauty couldn’t compare to her I was mesmerized by her curves But love had another plan I wasn’t seeking romance Wasn’t gonna give love half a glance But love had another plan She said she was headed for the island of Haiti Each year she volunteers to save starving babies Said that she was here on a short vacation In a few days she’s leavin’ for that barren nation And her true beauty was on the inside That I couldn’t see with my eyes But love had another plan I wasn’t seeking romance Wasn’t gonna give love half a glance But love had another plan My friends said, “you’re an eagle And in the air is where you belong” I said, an eagle is smart enough to know When it’s time to build a home And love had another plan Now we’re enjoying romance So glad I gave love more than a glance Cause love had another plan So glad I gave love more than a glance Cause love had another plan copyright 2016 by Charles V. Hayden
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She was a black woman driving in Texas Pulled over for a minor offense Taken to jail where she later died And suicide was the state's defense (chorus) When will we stop killing like drones Ignoring what's right or wrong Programmed by fear and hatred For other religions and races When will we stop killing like drones He was a muslim living in Chicago Walking from work on a quiet street When he was killed leaving behind A grieving wife and family When will we stop killing like drones Ignoring what's right or wrong Programmed by fear and hatred For other religions and races When will we stop killing like drones (bridge) Hate is not the answer Empathy is not enough It's gonna take our heavenly Father's love When will we stop killing like drones Ignoring what's right or wrong Programmed by fear and hatred For other religions and races When will we stop killing like drones (tag) Heavenly Father help us stop killing like drones
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My Destiny By Charles V. Hayden Verse 1 Sometimes I feel like I don’t know a thing Then I start questioning where I’m at And where I’m supposed to be Then life comes and goes as it pleases Breaks everything then it leaves All the pieces for me Pre-Chorus But I build myself up more every day I pick all my doubts up and throw them away Chorus And I see hope, and I see faith And I hear the wind rolling in with my greater days And I feel love, and I feel joy I sense peace overwhelming every part of me I know my destiny Verse 2 Sometimes I feel beaten and bruised Words cut deeper than you can imagine And they stay for a while But when I have those thoughts come to mind I just tell them that I know who I am And I am enough Pre-chorus Cause I build myself up more every day I pick all my doubts up and throw them away Chorus And I see hope, and I see faith And I hear the wind rolling in with my greater days And I feel love, and I feel joy I sense peace overwhelming every part of me I know my destiny Bridge I build myself up cause I am enough, I build myself up I build myself up cause I am enough, I build myself up Repeat Chorus Outro I know my destiny (I build myself up, cause I am enough I build myself up) I know my destiny (I build myself up, cause I am enough I build myself up) I know my destiny
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Verse 1 I used to care what you were thinking about me No more, no more I used to love you over everything and me No more, no more I used to walk like a shadow behind you No more, no more Now I know that I'm enough and really don't need you No more, no more Pre Chorus Someone reminded me of my worth And you couldn't make me value myself more than I do now Chorus I'm sure of who I am without hesitation No fears inside my head sounding like an echo My eyes are open now I can see there is a powerful woman living in me and it's time for her to come out and just be free Verse II I used to please you putting all my dreams aside No more, no more I've just done a reset you won't be part of my life No more, no more Pre Chorus Someone reminded me of my worth And you couldn't make me value myself more than I do now Chorus I'm sure of who I am without hesitation No fears inside my head sounding like an echo My eyes are open now I can see there is a powerful woman living in me and it's time for her to come out and just be free Bridge You don't know who I am You don't know what love means You don't care God created women to be loved for real (repeat Chorus twice) Ending And this woman doesn't need you no more
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You Are Our Praise by Charles V. Hayden [Verse 1] Jesus You are our praise Your mercy is new each day You show love in awesome ways Jesus You are our praise [Verse 2] When we fail You're always there You hold us to show us You care So faithful to answer our prayers Jesus You are our praise [Bridge] Let everything that has breath praise You Lord Your majesty will forever be adored We raise our voices, lift up holy hands Cause You're the One Who is the Great I Am [Verse 3] Jesus You are the Truth And nobody else will do We return what belongs to You Cause Jesus You are our praise Let everything that has breath praise You Lord Your majesty will forever be adored We raise our voices, lift up holy hands Cause You're the One Who is the Great I Am (Outro) We return what belongs to You Cause Jesus You are our praise We return what belongs to You Cause Jesus You are our praise
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He Will Be Your Wings Copyright 2018 By Charles V. Hayden She’s 16 years old, lookin’ out the window As the plane leaves the ground She sees herself on a rocket to Mars Her mama says one day she’ll travel where No one has gone Friends say she can only go so far (pre chorus) But a Voice inside keeps telling her There’s nothing beyond her reach (chorus) He will be her wings He’ll take her beyond the rain Some will say she can’t do it He’s the eagle above the hurricane If she’ll just believe She’ll find that He is faithful She can do all things Cause He will be her wings He’s 15 years old on the playground with his basketball He imagines that the crowd screams his name 2 points behind with seconds to play when he gets the ball He makes a 3 point shot that wins the game (pre chorus) That Voice inside keeps telling him There’s nothing beyond his reach (chorus) He will be his wings He will take him beyond the rain Some will say he can't do it He’s the eagle above the hurricane If he’ll just believe He’ll find that He is faithful He can do all things Cause He will be his wings (bridge) When you never give up or compromise You'll be amazed at how far you can fly (chorus) Cause He will be your wings He will take you beyond the rain Some will say you can’t do it He’s the eagle above the hurricane If you’ll just believe You’ll find that He is faithful You can do all things Cause He will be your wings (tag) You can do all things Cause He will be your wings
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End Of A Rainbow By Charles V. Hayden (verse 1) If I find the end of a rainbow I hope that you’ll be standing there In love’s afterglow If I had power to do anything We’d travel far beyond the clouds And dance inside Saturn’s rings (chorus) Come with me to the end of a rainbow Where we can renew the plans of you and me As long as we are together We can make our dreams our reality We can start again at the end of a rainbow (verse 2) There were times when I could not see That while pursuing my goals I was ignoring your needs But the thought of living without you Has opened my eyes And now I see from your point of view (chorus) Come with me to the end of a rainbow Where we can renew the plans of you and me As long as we are together We can make our dreams our reality We can start again at the end of a rainbow (tag) We can start again at the end of a rainbow
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You said vanilla but I heard chocolate You said turn right but I turned left When I get lost I never admit it I try to find my way by myself (pre chorus) But at the end of the day We're in each other's arms (chorus) Just like a red diamond Your love is hard to find Girl you put others before yourself I know that I'm so blessed To be in love like this Cause your love is like a red diamond I want to thank you for your forgiving heart Your love for me is more than precious No masterpiece could ever replace you You make the Mona Lisa jealous (pre chorus) And at the end of the day We're in each other's arms (chorus) Just like a red diamond Your love is hard to find Girl you put others before yourself I know that I'm so blessed To be in love like this Cause your love is like a red diamond (bridge) When I need your velvet touch Your kiss reminds me You're my lioness of love (chorus) Just like a red diamond Your love is hard to find Girl you put others before yourself I know that I'm so blessed To be in love like this Cause your love is like a red diamond (tag) Yes your love is like a red diamond
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When I watch you sleeping l can't help but smile When I think of all the loving things you do And although I may not say this as often as I should I want you to know how much I love you (chorus) You are my red roses in December Your love is never out of season And I cherish our time we share Making precious memories You are my red roses in December And the times when my world goes dark you're always there With a hug and soft encouraging words No matter what circumstance I face I know I'll get through Cause I know that I will always have your love You are my red roses in December Your love is never out of season And I cherish our time we share Making precious memories You are my red roses in December (bridge) And I thank our Lord for the blessings He's sent our way Cause our love is the sweetest bouquet You are my red roses in December Your love is never out of season And I cherish our time we share Making precious memories You are my red roses in December (tag) You are my red roses in December
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Short Cut By Charles V. Hayden & Drew Middleton (Verse 1) He's a sharp dresser, drives a fancy car And he comes prepared with a strategy He knows his velvet words have worked before Now he’s gonna try his lies on me (Chorus) But there ain't no short cut to my heart Gonna take a lotta tender care And there's only one way to my place Only love will get you there If you're not committed, just forget it Boy you're wastin' my time Cause there ain't no short cut To this heart of mine (Verse 2 Need a love that's deeper than a shallow man Playin' a game to run up his score Won't trade my affection for a one time fling This woman is worth so much more (Chorus) And there ain't no short cut to my heart Gonna take a lotta tender care And there's only one way to my place Only love will get you there If you're not committed, just forget it Boy you're wastin' my time Cause there ain't no short cut To this heart of mine (Bridge) To get to me you gotta go through double doors And that ain't happenin' anytime soon The first one leads to a lifetime together The second one will send your rocket to the moon (Chorus) (But there ain't no short cut to my heart Gonna take a lotta tender care And there's only one way to my place Only love will get you there If you're not committed, just forget it Boy you're wastin' my time Cause there ain't no short cut To this heart of mine (Tag) No there ain't no short cut To this heart of mine
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Whisper Of Love Copyright 2016 by Charles V. Hayden I put thousands of miles between me and that empty house Found my lover in the arms of someone else So I traded my sleepless nights for violins in a french cafe No agenda just soft music and rest But I’m never beyond the whisper of love Whether in LA or Paris France I always hoped that I would find love again All it took was just your innocent touch And your unforgettable glance To make my heart listen to your whisper of love We went on a boat ride along the Verdon Gorge Your emerald eyes outshined the shimmering water Later we walked hand in hand as we explored the Paris night And then you kissed me under the Eiffel Tower And I’m never beyond the whisper of love Whether in LA or Paris France I always hoped that I would find love again All it took was just your innocent touch And your unforgettable glance To make my heart listen to your whisper of love It was only the first of many breathless days and nights Your whisper led me to the best love of my life And I’m never beyond the whisper of love Whether in LA or Paris France I always hoped that I would find love again All it took was just your innocent touch And your unforgettable glance To make my heart listen to your whisper of love So glad my heart listened to your whisper of love
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Great Day To Be In Love copyright 2017 by Charles V. Hayden & Marcia Ramirez I never thought anyone could climb the fortress around my heart But just one look in your big brown eyes And you blew those walls apart The mornin' sun floods the room as you gently kiss my cheek Then you tell me how happy you are that you finally found me Today is a great day to be in love There's no better time for the two of us So let's hold on to each other because Today is a great day to be in love Our time on earth passes so fast Like a vapor it goes away So I won't wait til tomorrow comes Gonna give my love to you today It's a great day to be in love There's no better time for the two of us So let's hold on to each other because Today is a great day to be in love From sunrise to sunset I will celebrate Cause every moment with you is just like a holiday Today is a great day to be in love There's no better time for the two of us So let's hold on to each other because today Today is a great day to be in love There's no better time for the two of us So let's hold on to each other because Today is a great day to be in love It's a great day to be in love Oooh Great day to be in love
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Love Is Calling You By Charles V Hayden Do you want to be loved unconditionally Do you want a love that’s patient and true Do you know where you’ll spend eternity Someone wants to share it with you (pre chorus) No matter how badly your life is broken He is waiting with love wide open (chorus) Love is calling you Can you hear His sweet voice Love is calling you Will you make Jesus your choice You tried many things to fill the yearning inside And you’ve asked yourself is this all there is But what this world has to offer cannot satisfy Only Jesus can and only He will (pre chorus) No matter how badly your life is broken He is waiting with love wide open (chorus) Love is calling you Can you hear His sweet voice Love is calling you Will you make Jesus your choice (bridge) For if we confess our sins He is faithful and just And we’re never beyond His reach For He promised to forgive us Love is calling you Can you hear His sweet voice Love is calling you Will you make Jesus your choice (Outro) Will you choose Jesus today Love is calling you
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God First copyright 2018 by Charles V. Hayden He goes to church on Sunday morning With his family And he don't sit all evening In front of that TV Cause he knows where his blessings come from Each and every day So they gather around the table And study God's word and pray (chorus) And it's God first then his wife and kids Those are his priorities When he can find the time he works on that old car Or goes huntin' by the creek But it's God first then his wife and kids Those are his priorities He thanks the Lord for giving him a Godly wife And for all the love and beauty she brings to his life At least once a week he takes her out on a date And if he had the chance to do it all again He'd do it the same way (chorus) And it's God first then his wife and kids Those are his priorities When he can find the time he works on that old car Or hangs out with his buddies But it's God first then his wife and kids Those are his priorities (bridge) He knows his children are a gift and God's design And what they need the most from him is his time (chorus) And it's God first then his wife and kids Those are his priorities When he can find the time he works on that old car Or goes huntin' by the creek But it's God first then his wife and kids Those are his priorities (tag) Yes it's God first then his wife and kids Those are his priorities
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Blessed To Be A Blessing Copyright 2017 by Charles V. Hayden Lord sometimes we think it’s all about us And we try to get all we can And we close our eyes to those who are in need Instead of reaching out to them with loving hands (chorus) But we are blessed to be a blessing We are blessed to be a blessing We are blessed to be a blessing So blessed to be a blessing Lord You’re not impressed by the things we have Or how smart we think we are Whatever talents we have, their all gifts from You So we can be someone’s morning star We are blessed to be a blessing We are blessed to be a blessing We are blessed to be a blessing So blessed to be a blessing (bridge) Jesus said “seek first the kingdom of God And His righteousness And all these things will be added unto us” (repeat chorus)
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You Are The Strings copyright 2017 by Charles V. Hayden In this hotel room tonight a ticking clock sounds so loud and clear The smell of cigarettes linger in the air And this king sized bed feels way too big for me I hold your picture as close as my music as I slowly fall asleep (chorus) You are the strings to my guitar, though once again I'm on the road As I go from town to town singing our love songs You are the missing part of my acappella heart You're the strings to my guitar I love the dimple on your chin and every freckle on your cheeks And how you start runnin' after you've tickled me And I always catch you cause there's no finish line But I'm only gonna love you one day past the end of time (chorus) You are the strings to my guitar, though once again I'm on the road As I go from town to town singing our love songs You are the missing part of my acappella heart You're the strings to my guitar (bridge) I love the screaming crowds I thank them whenever I can But honey I want you to know That I'm your biggest fan (chorus) You are the strings to my guitar, though once again I'm on the road As I go from town to town singing our love songs You are the missing part of my acappella heart You're the strings to my guitar
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Does Heaven Heal Angels copyright 2016 by Charles V. Hayden (verse 1) He remembers their first date He didn't mean to stare But when she opened the door He saw an angel standing there (verse 2) Well for years she flew so high Thought she wouldn't come down But a few secret emails Sent her crashing to the ground (chorus) Does Heaven heal angels? He really needs to know He walked all over her heart And she walked out the door He said Lord please forgive me Didn't mean to hurt her so Does Heaven heal angels? He really wants to know (verse 3) Well he saw her years later And looked into her eyes She had this glow on her face And he was wonderin' why (verse 4) Well they talked for a little while Then it was plain to see Cause right there on her finger Was a golden wedding ring (chorus) Cause Heaven heals angels And now he really knows He walked all over her heart And she walked out the door He said Lord please forgive me Didn't know she'd say goodbye You may knock an angel down But she'll get back up and fly Cause Heaven heals angels And they get back up and fly
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The Great I Am Copyright 2018 by Charles V. Hayden You are more faithful than a sunrise You are the artist of the ancient skies You are wiser than Solomon Your patience is longer than the Amazon You’re the Great I Am That’s Who You are The One Who defends the weak The Great I Am Defeated the grave by infinite power Matchless in majesty You’re the Great I Am You are my Healer of all disease You are my Pathway to perfect peace Your grace is greater than all my sins In spite of my failure You still call me friend You’re the Great I Am That’s Who You are The One who defends the weak The Great I Am Defeated the grave by infinite power Matchless in majesty You’re the Great I Am Matchless in majesty You’re the Great I Am
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Cyber Lover Copyright 2016 by Charles V. Hayden Well it started with a magazine He was only twenty one He didn’t know that he was plantin’ seeds Thought it was just innocent fun But years later he discovered The rush of a cyber lover He sat in front of his computer at midnight With a secret He couldn’t tell While his wife was in bed sleepin’ He was chattin’ with Jezebel Makin’ plans to see each other He was blinded by his cyber lover (chorus) It’s as addictive as porn Will he stop and consider the price Will he end up single again Or let go of his double life He found her note on the table that mornin’ Said, “ I thought that I knew you Here’s a copy of your emails” He said, my God how could I be such a fool She left him with no way to cover The tracks of his cyber lover (chorus 2) It’s as addictive as porn He should have stopped to consider the price But he ended up single again Wouldn’t let go of his double life She left him with no way to cover The tracks of his cyber lover  She left him with no way to cover The tracks of his cyber lover
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In Your Arms copyright 2016 by Charles V. Hayden In your arms is where is where I like to be In your arms feeling you next to me In your arms I have found security In your arms always an open door In your arms found what I was looking for In your arms there's no reason to search anymore And Lord I thank you for answering my prayer You sent an angel down to earth to love me And I know that you'll always be here And I'm so grateful for the love you give me I found love overflowing in your arms In your arms is where I wanna stay In your arms loving you more each day In your arms I wouldn't have it any other way And Lord I thank you for answering my prayer You sent an angel down to earth to love me And I know that you'll always be here And I'm so grateful for the love you give me I found love overflowing in your arms I found a treasure this I truly know Someone who's love is unconditional I must surrender what else can I do So here is my heart, I give it all to you And Lord I thank you for answering my prayer You sent an angel down to earth to love me And I know that you'll always be here And I'm so grateful for the love you give me I found love overflowing in your arms I found love overflowing in your arms
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Before I Fall Copyright by Charles V. Hayden (verse 1) Well I know this isn’t easy for you We started out walkin' side by side Along our journey to a better love A love that shines from deep inside (verse 2 But you arrived ahead of me And you may think you're wastin' your time But honey there's one thing I want you to know I feel my heart's not too far behind (chorus) Cause I can feel the ground gettin' softer It's starting to shift And as I step ever closer I hear love's call The walls are crumblin' all around me I might give in Will you love me forever I need to know before I fall (verse 3) As I remember past boyfriends in my life I built a fortress around my heart But you love me for who I am And you have touched my deepest part (chorus) And I can feel the ground gettin' softer It's starting to shift And as I step ever closer I hear love's call The walls are crumblin' all around me I might give in Will you love me forever I need to know before I fall (tag) Will you love me forever I need to know before I fall
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I Blame You By Charles V. Hayden I should have known this would happen to me When we sat on that front porch Your blazing blue eyes cutting through my walls Like the flames of a welder's torch (pre chorus) We talked til dawn that summer night And drank ice tea under starlight (chorus) I blame you for this silly grin on my face I blame you for wearing that red negligee I blame you for our midnight rendezvous For all the fun you put me through I blame you (verse 2) It was blue jeans boots and dancing Summer drives with the top down Your hugs and kisses in the rain Has turned my love around (pre chorus) We talked til dawn that summer night And drank ice tea under starlight (chorus) I blame you for this silly grin on my face I blame you for wearing that red negligee I blame you for our midnight rendezvous For all the fun you put me through I blame you (bridge) Since I met you my life has become A ride on a ferris wheel And girl I’m not responsible For the way you make me feel (chorus) I blame you for this silly grin on my face I blame you for wearing that red negligee I blame you for our midnight rendezvous For all the fun you put me through I blame you (Outro) For all the fun you put me through I blame you
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Incredible God by Charles V Hayden [Verse 1] You spoke the galaxies into the night I see Your beauty in the Northern lights Your love is greater than the grave Forever You reign, forever You save Pre-Chorus Your love is endless, Your power untamed The heavens declare the majesty of Your name Chorus You’re an incredible God, matchless King Your mercy flows like a rushing stream Every child of Yours, You will defend You know my heart, and You call me friend [Verse 2] You breathe Your life into the dust Raise up the broken, heal the crushed Every promise, You fulfill Through every storm, You’re with us still [Pre-Chorus] Your grace unending, Your beauty profound In every moment, Your glory resounds [Chorus] You’re an incredible God, matchless King Your mercy flows like a rushing stream Every child of Yours, You will defend You know my heart, and You call me friend [Bridge] Indescribable Unforgettable You're Remarkable Incredible God Irreplaceable So Sensational Unshakeable Incredible God [Chorus] You’re an incredible God, matchless King Your mercy flows like a rushing stream Every child of Yours, You will defend You know my heart, and You call me friend Outro You know my heart, You call me friend You're an Incredible God You know my heart, You call me friend You're an Incredible God You're an Incredible God
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You Keep On Loving Me By Charles V Hayden [Verse 1] In my darkest hour You shine a light so bold When I stumble and falter Your hand I hold Through every tear and mess I've made Your love's the shelter where I stay [Verse 2] When I turn away You're still by my side In my faults and failings in You I confide Your grace renews me lifts me high Your love unfailing never asks why [Chorus] Oh you keep on loving me when I fall apart Unconditional love from the start In the storm Your peace I find Your endless love oh so kind [Verse 3] When my heart is weary You lift me up Every sip of grace overflows my cup In every trial and broken place Your love surrounds me endless embrace [Bridge] In the shadows You’re my guiding star With You I finally know who we are Unworthy yet You call us Your own In Your love forever I'm home [Chorus] Oh You keep on loving me when I fall apart Unconditional love from the start In the storm Your peace I find Your endless love oh so kind Oh You keep on loving me when I fall apart Unconditional love from the start In the storm Your peace I find Your endless love oh so kind
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You Keep On Loving Me By Charles V. Hayden [Verse 1] In my darkest hour You shine a light so bold When I stumble and falter Your hand I hold Through every tear and mess I've made Your love's the shelter where I stay [Verse 2] When I turn away You're still by my side In my faults and failings in You I confide Your grace renews me lifts me high Your love unfailing never asks why [Chorus] Oh You keep on loving me when I fall apart Unconditional love from the start In the storm Your peace I find Your endless love oh so kind [Verse 3] When my heart is weary You lift me up Every sip of grace overflows my cup In every trial and broken place Your love surrounds me endless embrace [Bridge] In the shadows You’re my guiding star With You I finally know who we are Unworthy yet You call us Your own In Your love forever I'm home [Chorus] Oh You keep on loving me when I fall apart Unconditional love from the start In the storm Your peace I find Your endless love oh so kind [Repeat Bridge] [Chorus] Oh You keep on loving me when I fall apart Unconditional love from the start In the storm Your peace I find Your endless love oh so kind [Outro] Your endless love oh so kind
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I Am With You Verse 1] When the nights are long and cold Lost in shadows dark and bold Lift your eyes and see the light It's in your heart it shines so bright [Verse 2] Through the storms and through the pain Feel the sunshine through the rain Every step you take each day I'm here beside you all the way [Chorus] I am with you don't you fear In the silence I am near When My plan seems far away I'm your guide I'll lead your way [Verse 3] When the doubts begin to creep In the moments you can't sleep Hear my whisper soft and true I am here right next to you [Bridge] Oh the mountains you will climb Leave the shadows far behind Know your journey's in my hands Walk in faith and understand [Chorus] I am with you don't you fear In the silence I am near When My plan seems far away I'm your guide I'll lead your way [Chorus] I am with you don't you fear In the silence I am near When My plan seems far away I'm your guide I'll lead your way [Outro] I am with you, don't you fear Right beside you, I am always here I am with you, don't you fear Right beside you, I am always here
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My Purpose By Charles V Hayden [Verse 1] I’m standing at the crossroad of want and call Your whispers linger but they’re faint and small I’m reaching for the answer in the morning dew Lord show me what You'd have me do [Chorus] Oh my purpose let it shine through me Not my will but Yours let it set me free I’m here to follow where You lead my hand To walk Your road and take a stand [Verse 2] This heart’s a puzzle only You complete Each beat a rhythm laid before Your feet I’ve questioned shadows aching for the light Reveal the plan that's been hidden in the night [Chorus] Oh my purpose let it shine through me Not my will but Yours let it set me free I’m here to follow where You lead my hand To walk Your road and take a stand [Bridge] Even when the road bends and I feel afraid When storms rage loud and I start to fade Your voice is the anthem that keeps me still To trust in Your purpose and Your perfect will [Chorus] Oh my purpose let it shine through me Not my will but Yours let it set me free I’m here to follow where You lead my hand To walk Your road and take a stand [Bridge] Even when the road bends and I feel afraid When storms rage loud and I start to fade Your voice is the anthem that keeps me still To trust in Your purpose and Your perfect will [Chorus] Oh my purpose let it shine through me Not my will but Yours let it set me free I’m here to follow where You lead my hand To walk Your road and take a stand
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[Verse 1] When the night is heavy and the road feels long You whisper to me that I’m never alone Through the storms I’ve faced and the trials I’ve known Your love is the anchor that’s kept me strong [Chorus] I’m thankful for Jesus my heart’s open wide You’ve given me hope when I thought I had died Every step I take is a gift from above I’m wrapped in Your mercy I’m held in Your love [Verse 2] When the shadows creep and the doubts take their hold You light up my path like a story retold Through the highs and lows you’ve never let go Your grace is the melody my soul longs to know [Chorus] I’m thankful for Jesus my heart’s open wide You’ve given me hope when I thought I had died Every step I take is a gift from above I’m wrapped in Your mercy I’m held in Your love [Bridge] Oh Lord I’m amazed by the peace you provide When the world is a storm you’re my calm deep inside Every breath that I breathe is a song just for you Your blessings rain down and I’m made brand new [Chorus] I’m thankful for Jesus my heart’s open wide You’ve given me hope when I thought I had died Every step I take is a gift from above I’m wrapped in Your mercy I’m held in Your love [Verse 3] From the dawn’s first light to the quiet of night Your promises guide me they’re always in sight I lift up my hands and my voice sings your name Forever I’m grateful, Your love stays the same [Chorus] I’m thankful for Jesus my heart’s open wide You’ve given me hope when I thought I had died Every step I take is a gift from above I’m wrapped in Your mercy I’m held in Your love [Chorus] I’m thankful for Jesus my heart’s open wide You’ve given me hope when I thought I had died Every step I take is a gift from above I’m wrapped in Your mercy I’m held in Your love [Outro] I'm wrapped in Your mercy, I'm held in Your love
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