IntroCFCGCVerse 1FGC
I hold the pen that writes the words, but He tells me what to say
FGC
I touch the strings that make the chords, but he shows me what to play
FGC
I pour my heart in - to my art and pray that it shines through
FGC
And if it does, it’s just be - cause His hand is on it, too
ChorusCF
I hold the pen, He writes the song
GGCG
Every now and then, the world sings a - long
CCFD
I may get the credit, but they’ve got it wrong
CGFC
I hold the pen, He writes the song
Verse 2FGC
All those roads I took that lead to love, or broke my heart in two
FGC
He knew, later on, would in - spire the songs, I would write for you
F
All those times I’ve known, when I felt alone
GC
And thought how could things get worse?
FGC
He knew someday they’d find their way in - to this very VerseChorusCF
I hold the pen, He writes the song
GGCG
Every now and then, the world sings a - long
CCFD
I may get the credit, but they’ve got it wrong
CGAmD
I hold the pen, He writes the so – ng
CGFC
I hold the pen, He writes the song
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