Em7    C        G 
I follow all the rules 
          Em7      C   G 
Well, at least I'm trying 
       Em7       C          G 
Hoping when my days are through 
Em7       C     G 
You'll be pleased 
 
     Em7         C       G 
I've lived the longest days 
             Em7      C    G 
Thinking my heart was so bad 
     Em7        C           G 
Too scared to look in Your face 
        Em7  C  G 
Oh, if only I had 
 
Pre-chorus : 
 
           D         Em 
Is it alright if I stay here all night 
        C 
by the shoreline? 
 
Chorus : 
 
   Em7       C             G       D 
I cannot believe You are angry or unjust 
          Em7        C         G             D 
You have done nothing but have compassion on us 
 Em7     C            G     D 
So be near when I've given up 
Em7        G 
Be near me... 
 
     Em7      C         G 
I'm just like everyone else; 
       Em7 C    G 
we are all hiding 
       Em7     C       G 
Acting like I have a wealth 
       Em7       C   G 
of knowledge and peace 
 
    Em7  C        G 
But all I've ever wanted 
         Em7         C               G 
and what men have given their lives for 
     Em7     C         G        Em7 
Is a GOD who understands my weaknesses, 
   C            G 
a God that I can love 
 
Repeat Pre-chorus : 
 
Repeat Chorus : 
 
Bridge : 
 
   Em7             C           G 
I believe You are good and righteous 
       Em7           C         G 
You've given me Your reckless love 
Em7      C  Em7   G 
So be near, be near 
 
Repeat Pre-chorus : 
Repeat Chorus : (2x) (first time soft, then heavy) 
 
Ending : 
  
Em7    D 
Be near, 
Em7      G 
be near me 
 
End on G