when ever i’m in need
and trouble gets the best of me
you shine your light
it keeps on lifting me
you’ve been good to me
through all these years
the love you gave me
keeps lifting me
from the ground
as i take a stand
my heart’s at your command
and i won’t let them take my joy
i’m taking it back
i’m taking it back
i’m taking it back
can’t have my joy
i was down hearted
lost and alone
trying to find my way back
from the dark side of the road
with each step i take
i’ll find my way
my heart no longer breaks
i won’t let them take my joy
i’m taking it back
i’m taking it back
i’m taking it back
can’t have my joy (2x)
when ever i’m in need
and trouble gets the best of me
you shine your light
it keeps lifting me
you’ve been good to me
through all these years
the love you gave me
keeps on lifting me
from the ground
as i take a stand
my heart’s at your command
and i won’t let them take my joy
(chorus)