Key: F
Introduction:
F#m D A
I follow all the rules
F#m D A
Well, at least I'm trying
F#m D A
Hoping when my days are through
F#m D A
You'll be pleased
F#m D A
I've lived the longest days
F#m D A
Thinking my heart was so bad
F#m D A
Too scared to look in Your face
F#m D A
Oh, if only I had
E
And is it alright
F#m
If I stay here all night
Bm A/C# D
By the shoreline
F#m D A E
I cannot believe You are angry or unjust
F#m D A E
You have done nothing but have compassion on us
F#m D A E
So be near when I've given up
F#m DA
Be near me
F#m D A
I'm just like everyone else
F#m D A
We are all hiding
F#m D A
Acting like I have a wealth
F#m D A
Of knowledge and peace
F#m D A
But all I've ever wanted
F#m D A
And what men have given their lives for
F#m D A F#m
Is a God who understands my weaknesses
D A
A God that I can love
E
And is it alright
F#m
If I stay here all night
Bm
By the shoreline
(Refrão)
F#m D A E
I believe You are good and righteous
F#m D A E
You've given me Your reckless love
F#m DA E F#m D A E
So be near, be near...
E
And is it alright
F#m
If I stay here all night
Bm
By the shoreline
F#m D A E
I cannot believe You are angry or unjust
F#m D A E
You have done nothing but have compassion on us
(Refrão)
F#m D A E
Be near...
F#m DA
Be near me.