F      C                      G
 In distress I called on the Lord
          Am
 He set me free
F            C                  G       Am
 The Lord is with me, I will not fear
F          C         G
 What can man do to me
                          Am  F    G    C
 The Lord is with me, and He helps me


[Prechorus]
      Am             G             F
 It's better to take refuge in the Lord
      Am             G             F
 It's better to take refuge in the Lord


[Chorus]
C                    G
 You are my God and I, I will praise You
Am         G              F
 For Your love endures forever
C                    G
 You are my God and I, I'll exalt You
Am         G              F
 For Your love endures forever


[Instrumental]

C


[Verse 2]
F               C               G
 The Lord is my strength and my defense
        Am
 My salvation
F            C              G      Am
 I will proclaim what He has done
F     C             G
 Open up to me the gates
                     Am  F           C      G
 I will enter and give thanks to the Lord


[Prechorus]
     Am           G              F
 The Lord's right hand is lifted high
     Am       G            F
 That I might live and not die



[Chorus]

C                    G
 You are my God and I, I will praise You
Am         G              F
 For Your love endures forever
C                    G
 You are my God and I, I'll exalt You
Am         G              F
 For Your love endures forever


[Bridge] x3
        C
Oh give thanks to the Lord
          G
For He is good
                   Am         G    F
His steadfast love endures forever


[Chorus]

C                    G
 You are my God and I, I will praise You
Am         G              F
 For Your love endures forever
C                    G
 You are my God and I, I'll exalt You
Am         G              F
 For Your love endures forever