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Anchor of My Soul

Joe Lee
Style: Contemporary worship / modern Christian ballad, cinematic but intimate Key: G Major Tempo: 74 BPM, 4/4, steady and reflective Chord Progression: Verse: G – D – Em – C Pre-Chorus: Am – D – G – C Chorus: G – C – Em – D Bridge: Em – C – G – D Instrumentation: Warm acoustic guitar (fingerpicked verses, soft strum chorus) Piano (sustained chords, light arpeggios) Soft strings (emotional lift in chorus/bridge) Ambient pad (low, wide, unobtrusive) Minimal percussion (cajón/light drums enter pre-chorus) Vocals: Male lead vocal, warm baritone/tenor, intimate and expressive Single male harmony only, used sparingly in chorus and final chorus Harmony a gentle 3rd above lead, blended low, no stacked vocals Dynamics: Verses very sparse and intimate Pre-chorus gradual build Chorus full but controlled, emotional not loud Bridge drops back then builds into final chorus Outro soft fade with lead vocal focus
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(Verse 1) When the night grows heavy and the wind turns cold I feel Your steady hand holding every part I hold Every weight I’ve carried every battle I’ve fought You bore it all, Lord turned my ashes to hope (Pre-Chorus) No grave can hold You no darkness too strong You broke the silence and now my heart belongs (Chorus) You’re the anchor of my soul steady through the flood The rock I stand on when the waters rise above Jesus, strong and kind You never let me go Through every storm You’re the anchor of my soul (Verse 2) I’ve been the prodigal running far from home But You ran to meet me no matter how far I’d roam You call me “son” when I cannot speak Your name Wash my shame away in the blood that came (Bridge) Here I lay it down every fight I’ve tried All my broken strength at the foot of the cross I cry You lift me up again stronger than before In Your victory I’ll stand forevermore (Chorus – final) You’re the anchor of my soul steady through the flood The rock I stand on when the waters rise above Jesus, strong and kind You never let me go Through every storm You’re the anchor of my soul (Outro – soft repeat) You never let me go… You’re the anchor of my soul… Jesus, strong and kind… You never let me go…