Written by Civilla D. Martin and Charles H. Gabriel
D G D Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come B7 Em A7 D Why should my heart be lonely and long for heaven and home D7 G Em When Jesus is my portion my constant friend is He A7 D A7 D His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me D7 G D A7 D His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches meVerse 1:
A7 D A7 D D7 I sing because I'm happy, I sing because I'm free G D G D A7 D For His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches meD G D "Let not your heart be troubled," His tender word I hear B7 Em A7 D And rest - ing on His goodness, I lose my doubt and fear D7 G Em Though by the path he leadeth, but one step I may see A7 D A7 D His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me D7 G D A7 D His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches meVerse 2:
A7 D A7 D D7 I sing because I'm happy, I sing because I'm free G D G For His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches meD G D Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise B7 Em A7 D When songs give place to sighing when hope within me dies, D7 G Em I draw the closer to Him from care He sets me free A7 D A7 D His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me D7 G D A7 D His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches meVerse 3:
A7 D A7 D D7 I sing because I'm happy, I sing because I'm free G D G D A7 D For His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me
See also: Bobby Mcferrin - Don't worry, be happy |
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