[Intro – Soft Jazz Piano + Organ]
[soulful hums, almost a prayer]
Mmm… oh God, oh God…
[Verse 1 – Gentle, Jazzy Flow]
I’ve been walkin’ down a road so long,
Every step feels heavy, every night feels wrong.
But the dawn still whispers, “Child, hold on,”
Even broken hearts can still sing a song.
[Pre-Chorus – Strings join]
Mmm, when the night gets colder…
And my faith grows thin…
I hear a voice inside me sayin’,
“Girl, rise again!”
[Chorus – Brass Kick In]
Carry me through the fire, carry me through the rain,
Lift me higher, God, take away my pain.
I was lost in the darkness, but I found the truth—
Love’s the only reason I’m still standin’, still standin’…
So carry me through.
[Verse 2 ]
I’ve been shattered, broken, bruised…
(You’re not alone, you’ve been chosen, too)
But I’ll keep fightin’, I won’t let go…
(Cause the Spirit’s burnin’, deep in your soul)
[Bridge – Piano + Light strings, Slow Build]
[Piano + Organ swell, singer ad-libs]
When my knees are weak…
(ohhh I’ll rise!)
When my eyes can’t see…
(shine the light!)
When my heart can’t beat…
(sing it loud!)
God still carries me!
[Final Chorus – Full Choir, Brass Exploding, Ad-libs Flying]
Carry me through the fire, carry me through the rain!
Lift me higher, God, take away my pain!
I was lost in the darkness, but I found the truth—
Love’s the reason I’m still standin’, still standin’…
So carry me through, yeah yeah yeah!
[Outro – Organ]
[singer riffs]
Mmm… carry me… carry me through…
Ooooh, I’m still standin’…
Yes I’m standin’…
Carry me through…