Verse 1 I’ve been walkin’ these streets at midnight, Tryin’ to leave my sins behind. But the sound of your voice keeps callin’, Lord, it’s heavy on my mind. Verse 2 I gave love, but I broke it, I took more than I could give. Now I’m down on my knees in the shadows, Beggin’ for a chance to live. Chorus (with gospel backing voices) Mercy, mercy on my soul, Lift me up, Lord, make me whole. These chains of sorrow, let ‘em go, Have mercy, mercy on my soul. Verse 3 My guitar cries like a witness, Every note a tear I bleed. I don’t need no crown of riches, Just forgiveness is all I need. Chorus (bigger, Motown groove kickin’ in) Mercy, mercy on my soul, Lift me up, Lord, make me whole. These chains of sorrow, let ‘em go, Have mercy, mercy on my soul. Bridge (slow down, gospel organ swell) I hear the choir singin’, Voices risin’ to the sky, I feel the Spirit movin’, Wipin’ these tears from my eyes. Final Chorus (big gospel call & response) Mercy, mercy on my soul, (choir echo: Mercy, Lord!) Lift me up, Lord, make me whole. (choir: Make me whole!) These chains of sorrow, let ‘em go, Have mercy, mercy on my soul. Outro (B.B. King guitar lick, fade with gospel choir hummin’ “Mercy…”)
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