(intro) Dm5   D#   Dm5   D#

Am
So blinded by my own desire
D#                            F
I blew out our loves first fire
Am
A part of my life has been wasted
D#                     F
By choosing to live recklessly

D#                      D   C   D   C
How did it come to this!?
D#                                D   C   D   C
But still your arms are wide open for me

Am
You know I feel dirty
D#                                     F
but you've filled your heart with my needs
Am
My life is so broken
D#                                F
But you long to put me back together

D#                      D   C   D   C
How did it come to this!?
D#                                     D
I can't stand living without you near

D9      Bb           F
Better is one day in your courts
         G        D
Than a thousand elsewhere

Am
I cry out for help 'cos
           D#                         F
I lack the strength, purpose to live
Am
From all of the choices I'll take the only one
D#                        F
That can change me deep within

D#                     D   C   D   C
How did it come to this!?
D#                               D9
only you can help me, you alone

(solo base) G#   C#m   A9   E    
            G#   C#m   A9   E    
            G#   C#m   A9   E   G#

G#       C#m
I was enslaved by my heart
       A9                                E
Then you broke the chains, and freed me from all my pride
G#                         C#m           A9
And now I'd rather live at your door
                         E                    G#
Than starve in the rotten wealth of this EARTH

C#m           A9
Better is one day in your courts--

D9      Bb           F
Better is one day in your courts
         G        D
Than a thousand elsewhere ...