Intro — heartbeat, three wooden knocks, whispered] Lantern Keepers, gather close… Trailblazers… One knock. One hello. [Verse 1] It started with a smile, a knock on the door, One “How are you doing?”—then we talked some more. You heard the words I couldn’t get to say; God put a little light in an ordinary day. We traded jokes, we traded truth, You stayed when life got heavy—I stayed there too. No grand speech, no perfect plan, Just showing up and reaching for my hand. [Pre-Chorus] When the clouds roll in, we don’t turn away; We give each other strength for another day. [Chorus] One knock, one hello—look what God can grow: A friend in the storm, a hand on the road. Through the thick and the thin, through the high and low, You cheer me forward; I cheer you on. Friendships filled with love can last a lifetime; Thank You, God, for blessing all my days With a love like Yours to guide us on our way— One knock, one hello, look what God can grow. [Post-Chorus — melodic, not chant-heavy] You said, “Keep going”—I’ll say it back. When you lose your way, I’ll help you find your track. One knock, one hello… Look what God can grow. [Verse 2] Your Word says a true friend loves through every season; When the sky turns dark, we don’t need a reason To sit awhile, let the hard truth out, Hold on to hope when the heart has doubt. And when one stumbles, the other helps them rise; We see a little farther through each other’s eyes. The years may turn, the roads may bend, But I thank God for the gift of a faithful friend. [Pre-Chorus] When the clouds roll in, we don’t turn away; We give each other strength for another day. [Chorus] One knock, one hello—look what God can grow: A friend in the storm, a hand on the road. Through the thick and the thin, through the high and low, You cheer me forward; I cheer you on. Friendships filled with love can last a lifetime; Thank You, God, for blessing all my days With a love like Yours to guide us on our way— One knock, one hello, look what God can grow. [Bridge — drums build, vocal opens up] Jesus, You called Your people friends; You showed us love that serves and stays. Teach us to be there for each other, To bring Your kindness through our days. When your hope runs low, I’ll remind you who you are; When my steps grow weak, you’ll help me find my heart. God, thank You for the love You send— A simple hello, a lifelong friend. [Final Chorus — full tribal-house drop, harmonies] One knock, one hello—look what God can grow: A friend in the storm, a hand on the road. Through the thick and the thin, through the high and low, You cheer me forward; I cheer you on. Friendships filled with love can last a lifetime; Thank You, God, for blessing all my days With a love like Yours to guide us on our way— One knock, one hello, look what God can grow. [Outro — beat fades, whispered] You said, “Keep going”—I’ll say it back. One knock. One hello. Trailblazers.
