# THE LONG GAME [INTRO — fingerpicked acoustic guitar, soft dobro, distant electric guitar] [LEAD VOCAL — low, conversational] I thought I knew where I was going Had it all mapped out in my head But the road took a different turn And left me wondering what was next I prayed for God to change my circumstances Prayed He'd hurry up and make a way But sometimes heaven feels real quiet When you're asking for an answer every day [VERSE 1 — acoustic guitar, light percussion] I've watched doors close that I wanted open I've watched good things take their time I've stood in places I never would've chosen Wondering if I'd somehow missed the sign But looking back across the years now I can see what I couldn't then Some of the roads I called a wrong turn Were the roads that brought me home again [PRE-CHORUS — bass and drums slowly enter] I was counting days He was building faith I was asking when He was making me ready [CHORUS — full band, strong harmony vocals] He's playing the long game I'm just seeing today He's working in the waiting In ways I can't explain What I thought was wasted He was using all along What I thought was taking too long Was right where I belonged So I'll trust Him with the road Even when I can't see the way He's been faithful all my life And He'll be faithful today Yeah, God's playing the long game [VERSE 2 — steady country groove, electric fills] Joseph had a dream Then a pit and prison cell David wore a crown But he knew the wilderness well Peter said he'd never leave Him Then he learned how weak he was But Jesus didn't throw him away He just kept calling him to trust [LEAD VOCAL — slightly lifted] Guess I'm not the first one To wonder where God went When He was right there working In every circumstance [SECOND VOCAL — harmony] Every circumstance [CHORUS — bigger] He's playing the long game I'm just seeing today He's working in the waiting In ways I can't explain What I thought was wasted He was using all along What I thought was taking too long Was right where I belonged So I'll trust Him with the road Even when I can't see the way He's been faithful all my life And He'll be faithful today Yeah, God's playing the long game [BRIDGE — drums drop out, acoustic + dobro] [LEAD VOCAL — intimate] Maybe the blessing isn't getting What I wanted when I prayed Maybe faith is learning God is good along the way Maybe I don't need tomorrow To know He's got tomorrow I just need enough trust For the step I'm taking now [HARMONY VOCAL — building] He's got tomorrow [LEAD VOCAL] Yeah, He's got tomorrow [FINAL CHORUS — full Southern-country band, big brother harmonies] He's playing the long game I'm just seeing today He's working in the waiting In ways I can't explain What I thought was wasted He was using all along What I thought was taking too long Was right where I belonged So I'll trust Him with the road Even when I can't see the way He's been faithful all my life And He'll be faithful today [FINAL TAG — stripped back, harmonized] He's been faithful all my life He'll be faithful all the way [OUTRO — acoustic guitar + dobro] [LEAD VOCAL — softly] I don't know what tomorrow holds... But I know Who does.
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