[VERSE 1] When the ache of life clouds my view, And I lose grip on what I know is true— That You can handle what I carry, You’re not far, doing nothing, so I come to You. I bring You all my trouble, Not polished, not composed— Just a tired heart reaching out To the God who holds me close. [PRE-CHORUS] You don’t just listen to my problems— You meet me with Your peace. You’re working in the middle of it, You’re the calm I can receive. [CHORUS 1] No matter what I face today, You were near before it came. In the valley or on the mountain, You’re waiting all the same. You never leave, You never turn away, You’re here through joy and pain. So when I’m happy or I’m hurting, I will call upon Your name. [VERSE 2] When the day feels bright and easy, When my heart is light and free, It’s so easy to enjoy it all And forget to thank You for the good I see. But You want my celebration, Not just my SOS— So I bring You songs of gratitude, Not just my prayers in the mess. [CHORUS] No matter what I face today, You were near before it came. In the valley or on the mountain, You’re waiting all the same. You never leave, You never turn away, You’re here through joy and pain. So when I’m happy or I’m hurting, I will call upon Your name. [BRIDGE — scripture (word-for-word, NLT)] Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. CHORUS — bigger, full harmonies] No matter what I face today, You saw it from the start. In the valley or on the mountain, You’re waiting for my heart. You never leave, You never turn away, You’re here through joy and pain. So when I’m happy or I’m hurting, I will call upon Your name. I will call upon Your name. I will call upon Your name. I will call upon Your name. [PRE-CHORUS-slower quiet] You don’t just listen to my problems— You meet me with Your peace. You’re working in the middle of it, You’re the calm I can receive. [Return CHORUS — small and intimate] No matter what I face today, You were near before it came. In the valley or on the mountain, You’re waiting all the same. [Final CHORUS — bigger, full harmonies] No matter what I face today, You saw it from the start. In the valley or on the mountain, You’re waiting for my heart. You never leave, You never turn away, You’re here through joy and pain. So when I’m happy or I’m hurting, I will call upon Your name. I will call upon Your name. I will call upon Your name. I will call upon Your name. [OUTRO — quiet] When I’m hurting, I will pray. When I’m thankful, I will sing. In every season I will come to You my praises I will bring.
