The theme for April’s songs was songs of solace and hope and I decided early on that I would write a tune that was bright and bubbly and that, for me at least, meant a song in the style of groups like The Beatles, The Hollies, Hermans Hermits etc.

The first part of the chorus was written a long time ago and was one of those scraps I keep hanging around just in case they can be built upon. At the start of the month I finished off the chorus and worked on the structure and some placeholder lyrics.

Last weekend I finalised the words and tune and then set to working on the demo. The biggest challenge was getting the guitar to sound vaguely like I wanted it too, but eventually it was finished in time for the deadline.

Hope you enjoy it and don’t forget to leave a comment.

When I’m With You

Verse 1:
In troubled times 4
Its easy to forget 6
All the promises you’ve made to me
But you’re not like me 5
And You will never change 6
All Your promises are just as true today 11

Pre- chorus
Though the news is bad
I won’t be sad or blue
I will take my stand
‘cos I’ll be found in You

Chorus:
You will never ever leave me
Never will forsake me
Never leave me on my own
I will always have a brother
Always have a sister
Always have a place called home
When I’m with You
When I’m with You

Verse 2:

So even if
I’m struggling to believe
All the promises you’ve made to me
For Your word is true
And it will never change
Lord I believe please help my unbelief

Pre- chorus

For You are my hope,
My anchor in the storm
I will cling to you
for you’ll come through for me.

© Richard Stringer 2020

CCLI Song Number: 7150191