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Standard (EADGBE)
Intro
Verse 1
In these times in which we live, where the worst of what we live
Is laid out for all the world on the front page
And the sound of someone's heartbreak is a soundbite at the news break
With a close shot of the tears rollin' down their face
Blessed be the child who turns a loving eye
And stops to pray, for these times in which we live
Verse 2
In these most uncertain hours where the balance of power
Is a fight that is fought every day
And freedom is a word, some cry out and some whisper
And some are just too quick to give away
Blessed be the one who stands by the one
On the battle line, for these times in which we live
Chorus 1
Well give me a heart full of ten-der mercy
And arms I will open wide
Verse 3
For these times in which we live seems like the only answer is
Givin' up on findin' one at all
And we hide behind unsure, pull the blinds and lock the doors
And hang a pleasant picture on the wall
Blessed is the believer who knows love is our redeemer
And the only breath of life, for these times in which we live
Chorus 2
Well give me a heart full of ten-der mercy
And arms I will open wide
Yeah, give me words full of loving kindness
And hands ready to hold up a light
For these times in which we live
For these times in which we live
Ad-lib with outro:
Blessed be the child oh-oh
Yea-yea-yea-yea-yeah-ah, for these times
Everybody just stop and pray, yea-yeah
For these times in which we live.