[Verse 1] They closed the door and called it family, Left me standing in the rain. Sent me flowers from the graveyard, Like a ribbon tied to pain. Words came sharp from familiar mouths, Old wounds learned my name again. But I would not let their cruelty Be the place my song would end. [Pre-Chorus] So I blocked the roads that led to harm, Prayed their names and let them go. Turned them over to the Savior, Only He can judge and know. [Chorus] I’ll praise You anyway, When the table has no chair for me. I’ll praise You anyway, When the ones I loved won’t see. You were there when they abandoned, You were near when I broke down. I’ll praise You in the ashes, Lord, Till my sorrow becomes a crown. [Verse 2] I read the words You set before me, Let devotion steady me. Played the songs born from the fire, Let them preach Your love to me. Every note became a doorway, Every tear became a prayer. And when I thought the night had won, I found You waiting there. [Pre-Chorus 2] Not with shame, and not with thunder, Not to crush what still remained. But to lift my weary spirit, And call me by my name. [Chorus] I’ll praise You anyway, When the table has no chair for me. I’ll praise You anyway, When the ones I loved won’t see. You were there when they abandoned, You were near when I broke down. I’ll praise You in the ashes, Lord, Till my sorrow becomes a crown. [Bridge] Then You took my trembling hands, And the room became Your floor. No grave could steal my worship, No wound could rule me anymore. We danced above the wreckage, No flesh, no counterfeit flame. Just holy love restoring The daughter You reclaimed. [Chorus 2] I’ll praise You anyway, When grief tries to steal my breath. I’ll praise You anyway, In the valley of the shadow of death. You are not the ones who left me, You are not the hands that harmed. You are Jesus, King of mercy, And I am safe within Your arms. [Final Chorus] I’ll praise You anyway, With a voice they could not kill. I’ll praise You anyway, For You are faithful still. You brought me through the fire, Lord, You brought me through the night. I came out singing mercy, I came out wrapped in light. [Outro] The door is closed behind me, But Heaven opened wide. I laid them at Your feet, Lord, And You stayed by my side. I’ll praise You anyway. I’ll praise You anyway. I came out singing mercy. I’ll praise You anyway.
