The Boat

Gospel blues-rock, low electric guitar riff over deep bass, live kick and snare, swelling organ and surging toms; sparse opening, brief band stop on “Come, ” powerful chorus, stripped-back rescue, exposed bridge opening, rebuild through verse four, full final chorus and intimate outro; the user's own recorded male baritone, weathered and soulful, intimate storytelling with gritty sustained choruses; driving 100 BPM, 4/4, strong melodic hook

[Verse 2]
Peter called, “If that’s You, Jesus,
Tell me I can come to You.”
There was still a storm around him
When that single word came through:
“Come.” One man stepped past the railing;
All the others watched him move.

[Chorus]
If You say “Come,” I’m coming,
With my fear still in my throat.
I don’t have to calm the ocean
To take one step out of the boat.
I don’t need to trust the water;
I can trust the voice I know.
If You’re the One who’s calling,
Lord, I can leave the boat.

[Verse 3]
He was walking on the water
Till the waves were all he saw.
Fear can make the wind sound louder
Than the voice that called him on.
When the deep began to take him
And his courage couldn’t swim,
He cried out, “Lord, save me!”
And the Savior reached for him.

[Bridge]
Before he sank, he walked.
He had answered when You spoke.
His fear was real. Your hand was real.
You wouldn’t let him go.
Let me trust You with the stepping,
Let me trust You when I fall.

[Verse 4]
I’ve got reasons for remaining,
I’ve got plans for safer days.
I can dress my fear as wisdom,
Find a holy name for “wait.”
But if You are saying “Come” now,
Let Your voice outweigh the waves.

[Final Chorus]
If You say “Come,” I’m coming,
With my fear still in my throat.
I don’t have to calm the ocean
To take one step out of the boat.
I don’t need to trust the water;
I can trust the voice I know.
You’re the One who’s calling—
Lord, I’m leaving the boat.

[Outro]
One word across the water.
One step beyond what I know.
If You say “Come,” I’m coming.
Lord, I’m leaving the boat.

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[Verse 1] They were all there in the darkness, With the wind against the oars, Every eye searching the water For the promise of a shore. Then a figure crossed the whitecaps, And a voice cut through the roar. [Verse 2] Peter called, “If that’s You, Jesus, Tell me I can come to You.” There was still a storm around him When that single word came through: “Come.” One man stepped past the railing; All the others watched him move. [Chorus] If You say “Come,” I’m coming, With my fear still in my throat. I don’t have to calm the ocean To take one step out of the boat. I don’t need to trust the water; I can trust the voice I know. If You’re the One who’s calling, Lord, I can leave the boat. [Verse 3] He was walking on the water Till the waves were all he saw. Fear can make the wind sound louder Than the voice that called him on. When the deep began to take him And his courage couldn’t swim, He cried out, “Lord, save me!” And the Savior reached for him. [Chorus] If You say “Come,” I’m coming, With my fear still in my throat. I don’t have to calm the ocean To take one step out of the boat. I don’t need to trust the water; I can trust the voice I know. If You’re the One who’s calling, Lord, I can leave the boat. [Bridge] Before he sank, he walked. He had answered when You spoke. His fear was real. Your hand was real. You wouldn’t let him go. Let me trust You with the stepping, Let me trust You when I fall. [Verse 4] I’ve got reasons for remaining, I’ve got plans for safer days. I can dress my fear as wisdom, Find a holy name for “wait.” But if You are saying “Come” now, Let Your voice outweigh the waves. [Final Chorus] If You say “Come,” I’m coming, With my fear still in my throat. I don’t have to calm the ocean To take one step out of the boat. I don’t need to trust the water; I can trust the voice I know. You’re the One who’s calling— Lord, I’m leaving the boat. [Outro] One word across the water. One step beyond what I know. If You say “Come,” I’m coming. Lord, I’m leaving the boat.

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