funk, gospel, swing
[Intro] (Stomp, stomp) Yeah This ain’t a fairy tale This is faith in a fight [Verse 1] Shepherd in the field Sling in my hand Still smell the sheep Dirt in my sandals Oil on my head but I’m dodging spears Blessed and hunted at the same time Anointed in a tent Then I’m running for my life Writing pretty songs while I’m hiding in a cave Table in the presence of the ones who wanna kill me Peace in the panic That’s the promise that You gave [Chorus] The Lord is my shepherd Even when I’m shaking Goodness and mercy Chasing me through the aching This is my valley walk Not some perfect painting I won’t fear the dark ‘Cause Your love keeps staying The Lord is my shepherd Right here where it hurts I still say You’re faithful Even when it doesn’t work [Verse 2] King in a palace with a broken house Crown on my head Blood on my hands Rod and Your staff still pulling me back From the mess that I made of Your plans You restore my soul Not my reputation You prepare that table while my name’s in the dirt You don’t promise me a life with no losses You promise You’re with me in the worst of the worst [Chorus] The Lord is my shepherd Even when I’m shaking Goodness and mercy Chasing me through the aching This is my valley walk Not some perfect painting I won’t fear the dark ‘Cause Your love keeps staying The Lord is my shepherd Right here where it hurts I still say You’re faithful Even when it doesn’t work [Bridge] [Spoken Preaching over choir hum] David had a calling and a cave He had a crown and a consequence He had enemies at the table He had tears on the throne But through every season he said— [Choir enters] You are with me You are with me Not just on the mountain (hey!) Right here in the madness [Lead] I don’t praise You ‘Cause it’s easy I praise You ‘Cause You’re staying [Choir] I don’t trust You for a fair life I trust You for a faithful God [Chorus] The Lord is my shepherd Even when I’m shaking Goodness and mercy Chasing me through the aching This is my valley walk Not some perfect painting I won’t fear the dark ‘Cause Your love keeps staying The Lord is my shepherd Right here where it hurts I still say You’re faithful Even when it doesn’t work [Outro] (Stomp, stomp) Even when it doesn’t work You’re still my shepherd (Yeah)