Verse 1
Am D7 Am Em Am
Verse 2
Am C
Listen to my words, Lord, consider my lament
Am G/B C
Listen to my words, Lord, hear my cry for help
G E7
You are my King, You are my God
Am G F
That's why all my prayers are Yours
Am
Listen to my words
Verse 3
Am G/B C
Listen to my words, Lord, starting each new day
Am
Bringing my requests once more
G/B C
Expectantly, I wait
G E7
You are my King, You are my God
Am G F
That's why all my prayers are Yours
Am
Listen to my words
Chorus
Dm E7
You are never pleased when wickedness succeeds
Dm E7
The arrogant can't stand in the presence of Your Majesty
F G
But I, through Your great kindness
C G F
Will come into Your house
G
In reverent fear, I bow down
C G F
Filled with holy love
Dm E7
Lead me in Your righteousness, lead me on Your level way
[tempo slows]
Listen to my words listen to my words
Verse 4
[tempo returns to 72 bpm]
Am G/B C
Listen to their words, Lord, everyone alive
Am G/B C
Listen to their words, Lord, contaminated pride
G E7
Remove them, oh God, don't let them stay
Am G F
Banish all who despise Your ways
Am [tempo slows]
Listen to their words
Interlude 1
[tempo returns to 72 bpm]
Dm Dm E7 E7 Dm Dm E7 F E7
Bridge
F G
But all who come for refuge
C G F
Find it in Your house
G
You spread this for protection
C G F
Our songs respond with love
Dm
Surely You will bless Your home
E7 [tempo slows]
Surely You surround us with a shield of favor
Am [tempo to 72 bpm]
Listen to our words, listen to our words
Interlude 2
[vocal, instrumental , 12 ] Am
Ending
E7 Am