Story Behind The Song
Being excited about leading worship at my church earlier that Sunday, it just came to me because I believe God wants us to get excited about worshipping Him - He's God, there's nothing bigger or better.
Song Description
The song is meant to be sung along with (new words are added at the end of each chorus) and has a spirit of fun and excitement as the writer of the song expresses the joy of knowing the Lord and being set free by His words of Truth
| Song Length |
3:25 |
Genre |
R & B - Religious, Rock - Religious |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Exultant, In High Spirits |
Subject |
God, Gratitude |
| Similar Artists |
Elton John, Ray Charles |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
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Lyrics
SHOUT FOR JOY! words and music by Dave Brandt
CHORUS 1
I?m gonna shout-shout-shout for joy!/ because the God of my salvation / has set me free-free-free today/ I?ll raise my hands in adoration/
and now the Holy Spirit?s working in my life - I?m gonna walk next to Jesus and be purified/ ?till I?m more like You - Jesus I will shout for joy!
VERSE 1
No more living lonely, ?cause Lord-You?re my best friend!/ now it?s not me only - it?s all You-Amen!/ One day with You is sweeter than a day without You/ Emmanuel-You are with us - I?m not gonna doubt You
CHORUS 2
(add) Praise God to the Father ?cause He sent His Son and the prophecies of old said He would be the One - and now the Holy Spirit?s living etc...
VERSE 2
Lord, I want to thank You - ?cause I?m new from within!/ Lord, I give You my life, it?s all Yours-Amen!/ One day with You is sweeter than a day without You/ Emmanuel-You are with us - I?m not gonna doubt You
CHORUS 3
(add) I love You, Lord Jesus ?cause You first loved me and You opened up my eyes so that I can see/ Praise God to the Father etc...