[Intro – Smooth Saxophone, Rhodes Piano, Upright Bass] Mmm… yeah… Everybody wants to follow, Everybody wants the crown, But have you thought about the cost Before you lay your burdens down? [Verse 1 – Laid-Back Jazz Groove] A man had a vision, to build a tower so high, Dreaming of the heights, reaching up toward the sky. But before he could lay the first stone down, He counted the cost to build it around. You don't start a work you won't complete, You don't make a promise you cannot keep. For the world will laugh when the walls cave in, When you leave unfinished what could have been. [Pre-Chorus – Building Piano and Horns] It's much more than words, more than a song, It's choosing Christ when the road is long. Before you take that first step on the road, Have you counted the cost of the heavy load? [Chorus – Full Band, Soulful Jazz Vocals] Count the cost, count the cost, What are you willing to leave? Take up your cross, and surrender, Make Jesus first, trust and believe. No turning back, no halfway heart, He's calling us to make a brand new start. Not just the feeling, not just the sound, A life fully surrendered, we lay it all down! [Verse 2 – Walking Bass, Saxophone Accents] A king had an army, ten thousand strong, Another came with the same marching along. He stopped and considered what he could do, Could he face that battle and make it through? He weighed all the odds and swallowed his pride. He counted the cost, before the armies would collide, Don't rush ahead without fully knowing, The price of the fight and the place you are going. [Pre-Chorus – Rising Horn Section] Following Jesus, through joy and pain. Is more than comfort, more than gain, The question isn't what you might receive, But are you willing to follow, trust and believe? [Chorus – Full Band] Count the cost, count the cost, What are you willing to leave? Take up your cross, and surrender, Make Jesus first, trust and believe. No turning back, no halfway heart, He's calling us to make a brand new start. Not just the feeling, not just the sound, A life fully surrendered, we lay it all down! [Bridge – Slow Down, Piano and Solo Saxophone] More than family, more than gold, More than the things this world can hold. More than comfort, more than fame, There's lifelong treasure in Jesus' name. It's not the price that buys His grace, His love is what saves, mercy takes our place. But when He calls, don't turn away, Take up your cross, follow Him today! [Breakdown – Spoken Over Upright Bass and Drums] You don't build just to leave it half done. A battle is lost if you have an army of none. He asks you to follow, He's calling today. Follow Jesus our Savior, but don't follow Him halfway. He wants your mind, your soul and heart. So count the cost and get ready to start! [Saxophone Solo – Expressive Modern Jazz Improvisation] [Final Chorus – Big Gospel Jazz Finish] Count the cost, count the cost, Take up your cross, surrender your haul, He's worth more than this world can give! He's the King above it all! No turning back, no halfway heart, He's calling us to make a brand new start. Salt of the earth, let your light shine, A life surrendered to the King divine! [Outro – Smooth Saxophone and Piano] Count the cost… Follow Him… Until the end… Not just a moment, Not just a trend, A faithful disciple… Until the end. [Final Saxophone Note – Fade Out]
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