[verse one] How could I have strayed so far, How could I have wandered, From the one who loved me, More than life itself. Calloused, cold, uncaring, My heart became so hardened. I placed the love of God Upon the shelf. [chorus] So far away, How did I ever wander So far away, From the shepherd of my soul. So far away, How can I draw closer, Closer to your heart, Back into the fold. [verse two] Like a wandering lamb, The shepherd came to find me, Left the ninety-nine, Looking for the stray; Cradled me in his arms, Held me tightly to him, Gently led me back into the way. [chorus] So far away, How did I ever wander So far away, From the shepherd of my soul. So far away, How can I draw closer, Closer to your heart, Back into the fold. [Bridge] One step is all it takes, One step is all I have to make; One step is all it takes, And one prayer I'm just a prayer away And I won't be [chorus 2] So far away, Why did I ever wander So far away, From the shepherd of my soul. So far away, Now that I've drawn closer, Closer to your heart, Closer to your heart; Closer to your heart, Back into the fold. Closer to your heart Back into the fold. [Tag] I won't be So far away. So far away. So far away.
