[Intro — Stomping boots, harmonica riff, Hammond B3 swells] [Bubba — spoken, male] Look out across the hills, the water, and the sky. None of it belongs to us. Psalm twenty-four tells us whose it is. [Verse 1 — Bubba, male] The earth is the Lord's, every field, every town, Every mountain rising, every river rolling down. The world and its people, every soul beneath the sun, He laid its foundations where the waters run. From the red Georgia clay to the farthest ocean shore, It all belongs to the Lord, forevermore. [Darlene — female, answer] Every valley, every sea— All creation sings His majesty! [Chorus — Bubba and Darlene, duet] Lift up your heads, swing open wide, Let the King of glory come inside! Strong and mighty, mighty to save, Lord of hosts, make way, make way! Lift up those gates, let the whole world sing, Here comes the glory of the King! [Verse 2 — Darlene, female] Who may climb the hill where the Holy One stands? Who may come before Him with lifted hands? The one with a pure heart, the one with clean hands, Who won't bow to falsehood or make a lying vow. Not chasing an idol, not playing a game, But seeking His face without deceit or shame. From the Lord comes blessing, righteousness and grace, For the ones who seek Him and long to see His face. [Bubba — male, answer] Lord, search this heart, let the truth be plain. Wash these hands and lead me in Your way. [Chorus — Bubba and Darlene, duet] Lift up your heads, swing open wide, Let the King of glory come inside! Strong and mighty, mighty to save, Lord of hosts, make way, make way! Lift up those gates, let the whole world sing, Here comes the glory of the King! [Instrumental — Tenor sax and electric guitar trade fiery solos] [Harmonica takes the riff; boogie piano rolls] [Bridge — Drums drop; organ and voices] [Bubba — male, spoken then sung] Who is this King of glory? [Darlene — female, soaring] The Lord, strong and mighty! The Lord, mighty in battle! [Bubba — male] Open up, you ancient doors! Who is this King of glory? [Darlene — female] The Lord of hosts! He's the King of glory! [Final Chorus — Full gospel choir, handclaps, driving band] Lift up your heads, swing open wide, Let the King of glory come inside! Strong and mighty, mighty to save, Lord of hosts, make way, make way! Lift up those gates, let the whole world sing, Here comes the glory of the King! [Call and response — Bubba, Darlene, choir] [Bubba — male] Whose is the earth? [Darlene — female] The Lord's alone! [Bubba — male] Who is the King? [Choir] The Lord of hosts! [Darlene — female] Lift up your heads! [Choir] Let the King come in! [Outro — Bubba, spoken, male] Everything under heaven belongs to Him. Now open those gates! [End — Big sax flourish, harmonica shout, Hammond B3 and full-band hit]
