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Song For Josiah by Keith Green
Song For Josiah
Tuning: E A D G B E
[Verse 1]
NC Am F Am F
Oh my son, you were born in a world that hates you
Am F
And I swear I will never forsake you
C G F
But there was a Father centuries ago
C G F D F G
Who watched his beloved Son die, oh, die
[Verse 2]
Am F Am F
Oh my son, I am weak and I'm trembling
Am F
For the Lord I am always remembering
C G F
Oh what a strong Shepherd holds you in his arms
C G F D F G
He'll break you and make you his own, and then take you home
[Chorus]
C F G
But if I could I would protect you from what you will see
C F Fm
This world may promise love and beauty, but it lied to me
C D
And I will show you, if you will listen
F G C
And I will promise to listen, too
[Bridge]
F C
Oh yes, there are some who love the lies
F
They will kill you if they can
C
Though you speak the truth with love
F
They will hate you like the man Jesus
Em F G
Although he was God, he allowed himself broken for you
F G
Oh, allowed himself broken for you
[Chorus]
C F G
And if I could I would protect you from what you will see
C F Fm
This world just might seem so alive, but it's dead to me
C D
And I will teach you, if you will hear me
F C
And I will promise to hear you, too
F G
Yes, I do
[Verse 3]
Am F Am F
Oh my son, I am only your brother
Am F
For a sister, God gave me your mother
C G F
But just like a mother so long ago
C G F D
Had to watch her beloved son die, die
F G Am
Oh son, we will try to let you go
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