Still Here

(Emotion/Energy: triumphant, proud, celebratory

Emphasize words: “still here,” “standing,” “believing”

Tempo: mid-up

Feel: barefoot gospel-blues anthem

Dynamics: verses moderate; chorus swells big; bridge almost shouting)

Verse 1

I walked through fire, I walked through rain

Felt the sorrow, carried the pain

Every shadow tried to claim my name

But I survived, and I remain

Verse 2

They said I’d fall, they said I’d break

Told me my heart was too much to take

But here I stand, every scar and tear

I’m not afraid, I made it here

Chorus

I’m still here, still breathing

Still standing, still believing

I’m still here, I won’t disappear

Through the storm, through the fear

I’m still here

Verse 3

I’ve been quiet, I’ve been loud

Felt like I was lost in the crowd

But I found my voice, I found my song

And it carried me all along

Pre-Chorus

Every fall was a lesson learned

Every fire made me burn

Now I rise, now I fight

Now I hold the light

Chorus

I’m still here, still breathing

Still standing, still believing

I’m still here, I won’t disappear

Through the storm, through the fear

I’m still here

Bridge

Hands up, heart open, soul wide

I am not hiding, I won’t hide

The night was long, the road was steep

But I sowed my heart, and I reap

Final Chorus

I’m still here, still breathing

Still standing, still believing

I’m still here, I won’t disappear

Through the storm, through the fear

I’m still here

Yeah, I’m still here

(gospel hum, soft claps, guitar fades out)