Higher Than These Weary Hands

North Georgia mountain gospel building into heartland rock, 94 BPM, E major, 4/4, Solo fingerpicked acoustic opens, Bubba is unmistakably MALE, seasoned soulful country baritone; Darlene unmistakably FEMALE, expressive gospel alto, with a full solo second verse, Recovered Porch Light Rise Eadd9-C#m7-Aadd9-Bsus4-B7 frames the refrain; hook G#-B-C#-E-B / C#-B-G#-F#-E, Add upright bass, piano, brushes and B3 gradually, Full chorus lifts with electric guitar, fiddle, tremolo harmonica and choir, Guitar and tenor sax trade after bridge; quiet acoustic ending

[Intro - Lone fingerpicked mountain guitar] [Verse 1 - Bubba, male solo] From the farthest edge I'm calling, With a heart too full to speak; I have reached the end of holding, I have come to You, so weak. You have been my tower of shelter When the enemy drew near; Now the road is steep before me, God, bend down and hear. [Chorus - Male and female duet] Lead me higher than these weary hands Could ever lift my life; To the rock beyond my reaching, To Your shelter through the night. Let me dwell within Your keeping, Let me rest beneath Your wings; You have heard the vow I've spoken, You will hear the thanks I sing. [Verse 2 - Darlene, female solo] You have given me a portion With the ones who fear Your name; Let the king's long years before You Tell Your faithfulness again. Set Your truth and mercy round him, Keep him in Your holy sight; Let our days be filled with worship, Let our promises be right. [Instrumental Break - Piano; electric guitar answers tenor sax] [Bridge - Bubba, then Darlene] [Bubba] All the strength I cannot gather, [Darlene] All the height I cannot climb, [Both] I will seek in You, my shelter, One more step, one day at a time. [Final Chorus - Duet and choir] Lead me higher than these weary hands Could ever lift my life; To the rock beyond my reaching, To Your shelter through the night. Let me dwell within Your keeping, Let me rest beneath Your wings; You have heard the vow I've spoken, You will hear the thanks I sing. [Outro - Duet, acoustic guitar] Day by day I'll keep my promise; Day by day Your praise will rise.

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