Verse 1A
Deep is the river that I have to cross
F#mE
Heavy the weight on my shoulder
A
I have discovered how great is the cost
F#mE
Of trying alone to cross over
DF#mED
I try and I try but the current's too strong
F#mED
It's pulling me under and my strength is gone
F#mE
Don't leave me stranded
Chorus:
AF#mE
Rescue me, my God and my King,
F#mDAE
Water is rising and I cannot breathe,
AF#mE
Wrap your arms all around me and
F#mDAEF#mDAE
Carry me over (rescue me) [Carry me over]
Verse 2A
There is a Bridge that is easy to cross
F#mE
When all of our burdens are lifted
A
Peace is the land that is waiting for us
F#mE
Lord, give me faith to believe it
DF#mED
Cause I'm in a storm but I'm willing to fight
F#mEDF#mE
I'll overcome and I will not die with You by my side
ChorusAF#mE
I will sail over the oceans and
AF#mE
High over the mountains and
AF#mE
Soar up to the Heavens
DE
Here is my hand is my heart and my soul and my mind
ChorusAF#mE
Rescue me, my God and my King,
F#mDAE
You are the only one who can save me
AF#mE
Wrap your arms all around me and
F#mDAE
Carry me over (rescue me)
F#mDAE
Carry me over (rescue me)
F#mDAE
Carry me over (rescue me)
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