You're My Rock - draft 2

You're My Rock is based on the first section of Ps 18 and Ps 57:2 this song was initially birthed about a year ago out of an intense time of wondering if I would ever get a chance to truly be who He has called me to be. I landed on the truths in Psalm 18 about who He is along with Ps 57:2 which declares that it's up to Him to fulfill His plans for me. I didn't end up making any lines more succinct because I began focusing more on syllables per line and rhyming patterns as talked about in Tunesmith. I also did not incorporate "I will trust" into the other verses/chorus because for me the bridge is a response to the rest of the song: because these things are true, I trust. I am totally open to all constructive criticism. I'm not completely sold on the verses, although I like what I'm trying to say...just not sure I've said it in the best way. Thanks for the feedback! Link to audio: You're My Rock 1_29_11 draft 2

"You're My Rock" draft 2

Heather Harbaugh 2011

Chorus:

E

You're my Rock

A

You're my Hope

C#m

You're my Stronghold

B

You're my Defender

E

You're my Rock

A

You're my Hope

C#m

You're my Fortress

B A

You're my Deliverer

V1:

E A C#m B

I sing my praises to You, My God; You're so worthy

E A B

Great is Your love and faithfulness

E A

You're plans for me succeed

C#m B A

I'm becoming all You've called me to be

V2:

I look to You; my face is radiant with Your glory

Your Spirit rises up within

Open my eyes to see

Let Your Kingdom come reign and rule in Me

Bridge:

C#m B

So I trust in You (x 3)

A

My faithful friend