[Intro — Fingerpicked acoustic guitar, soft harmonica, distant morning birds] [Bubba — spoken, male] I've been down some roads I wouldn't wish on anybody. But there's one thing I've learned: The Shepherd never lost sight of me. [Verse 1 — Bubba, male] The Lord is my shepherd, I won't be in need, He knows every hunger, He knows how to lead. He lays me down gently where green grasses grow, Beside the still waters where quiet winds blow. When my soul gets weary from miles on the road, He lifts up the burden I wasn't meant to hold. For the sake of His name, He keeps leading me right, One faithful step at a time. [Chorus — Bubba and Darlene, duet] Still waters, steady hands, He walks beside me through this land. When the valley turns dark and I can't see, I won't be afraid, 'cause You're here with me. Your goodness and mercy, wherever I roam, Keep following me all the way home. [Verse 2 — Darlene, female] Even down in the valley of death's deepest shade, I won't fear the darkness; You haven't walked away. Your rod and Your staff, they comfort my soul, When I cannot see the path, You're still in control. You set me a table with trouble close by, You pour out Your kindness while my enemies watch. You anoint my head, and my cup overflows, More love than this heart can hold. [Chorus — Darlene lead, Bubba harmony] Still waters, steady hands, He walks beside me through this land. When the valley turns dark and I can't see, I won't be afraid, 'cause You're here with me. Your goodness and mercy, wherever I roam, Keep following me all the way home. [Instrumental — Tender tenor sax melody, answered by harmonica and blues guitar] [Bridge — Piano and Hammond B3, prayerful] [Bubba — male] Not every hill has been easy to climb, Not every answer came right on time. [Darlene — female] But every day, through the joy and the tears, Your goodness and mercy have followed us here. [Bubba and Darlene — duet] And in the house of the Lord we will dwell, Forever and ever, our hearts know it well. [Final Chorus — Full duet, soft gospel choir, handclaps] Still waters, steady hands, You walk beside us through this land. Even when shadows fall over the road, We won't be afraid; we are never alone. Your goodness and mercy, wherever we roam, Keep following us all the way home. [Outro — Acoustic guitar and harmonica] [Darlene — female, gently] My cup runs over. [Bubba — spoken, male] And I've got everything I need. [End — One warm Hammond B3 chord]
