[Verse 1] Time to laugh… time to cry (Time to breathe, time to fear) Time to live… and—time to die Seasons turn—(seasons change)… I stay free Joy’s not chained… no, not for me [Verse 2] Chased the wind… caught the rain Peace won’t live… where you chase gain Sun will rise—then shadows fall (Shadows fall) But love will hold me—through it all [Chorus] [add a subtle rhythmic sway — lines alternate short/long feel] I will live… this life I’m given Not for gain—not for religion I won’t wait… (No I won’t hide) For skies to clear Joy is now—’cause I’m His—not mine In time… [rest] in time… [Verse 3] [break the rhythm slightly for freshness] Time to dance… time to mourn Time to mend… what’s been torn The world won’t yield… (it won’t care) To all I dream But I’m still more… than what it seems [Chorus] I will live… this life I’m given Not for gain—not for religion I won’t wait… (No I won’t hide) For skies to clear Joy is now—’cause I’m His—not mine In time… in time… [Bridge] [pull back for contrast — almost whispered phrasing] I’m not my gain… not my loss Not the turning… of the clocks Held by hands… beyond the sky I will live… (I will live)—not just survive [Final Chorus] (last chorus build gently; don’t rush) I will live… this life I’m given Not for gain—not for religion I won’t wait… For skies to clear Joy is now—’cause I’m His—not mine In time… in time… [Outro] (gentle, slow down — voice floats slightly off beat of guitar) In time… I’ll live this time Not for gain… or some sign Seasons turn… but I’ll be free Joy is now—because I’m His… not for me (soft instrumental tag — repeat first line vocally faded out) In time… I’ll live this time…
