Verse 1 (Outlaw Style: Raw, gravelly vocals) I’ve been walkin’ down a road of my own makin’ Played in the filth until my soul started to smell I was born a rebel, a hard-headed son of Adam Trying to fix a mess that I can't fix myself Lord, I’m tired of this old man I’ve been carryin’ So I’m layin’ down my pride right here in the dust. Chorus (Southern Gospel Style: Powerful, soaring harmonies) Create in me a clean heart, O God And put a new and right spirit within me Don’t cast me out into the cold and the dark Don’t take Your Holy Spirit from my heart. Verse 2 (Outlaw Style: Gritty and introspective) Bring me back from this gray and lonely place Put a fresh wind in my breath so I can stand Restore the joy that I had in my youth And uphold me with a willing, steady hand I’m just a broken vessel waitin’ for the Masters plan. To turn my silence into a brand new song. Chorus (Full Band: Organ, steel guitar, and choir) Create in me a clean heart, O God And put a new and right spirit within me Don’t cast me out into the cold and the dark Don’t take Your Holy Spirit from my heart. Bridge (Building intensity, Southern Gospel Choir Back-up) Then I’ll take this story to the ones who’re still runnin’ I’ll teach the rebels and the outlaws Your ways So the lost ones can find their way back home And every sinner will return to give You praise. Chorus (Southern Gospel Style: Powerful, soaring harmonies) Create in me a clean heart, O God And put a new and right spirit within me Don’t cast me out into the cold and the dark Don’t take Your Holy Spirit from my heart. Outro (Fading out with a lonesome harmonica) Create in me... just a brand-new heart Make a fresh start... from the chaos of my life Renew me, Lord. Renew me Now.
