[Intro – Fingerpicked Acoustic Guitar] [Soft Hohner Comet Harmonica] [Bubba – Spoken] You ever had one of those nights when the whole world's against you? When you can't see tomorrow for worrying about today? Well, David knew something about that. Psalm number three. Listen to this. [Verse 1 – Bubba] There's trouble knocking at my door, More than I ever knew before. Some folks say there's no help for me, Not even from the Lord, you see. The road is dark, the night is long, And everybody says I'm wrong. But somewhere in that midnight air, I bowed my head and said a prayer. [Pre-Chorus – Darlene] Oh, the world can turn against you, And the night can feel so long. But the Lord will be your shelter, When your own strength is gone. [Chorus – Bubba and Darlene] I laid down and slept, And the Lord kept watch on me. Through the darkness of the night, He was everything I'd need. I woke up with the morning, Saw the sunlight on the hill. I laid down and slept, And the Lord was with me still. [Instrumental – Harmonica and Piano] [Verse 2 – Bubba] They say ten thousand stand outside, And there's nowhere left for me to hide. But You're my shield, my glory, Lord, The One who lifts my head once more. I called Your name into the night, And You heard me from Your holy height. No fancy words, no grand display, Just a broken man who knelt to pray. [Chorus – Both] I laid down and slept, And the Lord kept watch on me. Through the darkness of the night, He was everything I'd need. I woke up with the morning, Saw the sunlight on the hill. I laid down and slept, And the Lord was with me still. [Bridge – Darlene] When the morning comes, Let the worry go. You don't have to know What tomorrow holds. [Bubba] I ain't saying trouble's over, I ain't saying pain is gone. But I know Who held me yesterday, And Who will lead me on. [Darlene] He'll lift your head! [Bubba] He'll be my shield! [Both] And in His hands, My heart can heal! [Instrumental Break] [Harmonica Solo – Sweet Vintage Melody] [Acoustic Guitar and Soft Fiddle Answer] [Verse 3 – Bubba] Arise, O Lord, and stand for me, For saving grace belongs to Thee. Bless Your people, near and far, Wherever troubled hearts may be. And if tomorrow brings the rain, I'll call upon Your name again. For even when the world feels wrong, Your faithful hand will hold me strong. [Final Chorus – Full Gospel Duet] I laid down and slept, And the Lord kept watch on me. Through the darkness of the night, He was everything I'd need. I woke up with the morning, Saw the sunlight on the hill. I laid down and slept, And the Lord was with me still. [Darlene – High Harmony] Oh, He was with me still! [Bubba] Through every valley, Over every hill. [Both – Softly] I laid down and slept, And the Lord was with me still. [Outro – Harmonica Fading] [Bubba – Spoken] You know... Sometimes the greatest blessing ain't having all your troubles disappear. It's knowing that when you close your eyes, God ain't closing His. Good night, everybody. [Darlene – Softly] And good morning, too. [Both] Amen.
