VERSE 1 
 
C                     G              C 
Egypt was once my home, I was a slave, 
 
C                           D           G 
Helpless in sin, did roam; love life, did play; 
 
C                                       G              C 
But when I looked up to heaven's throne, Christ came to stay, 
 
    D       G       C 
I'm living in Canaan now. 
 
CHORUS 
 
C                       G      C 
Living on Canaan's side, Egypt behind, 
 
C                        D           G 
Crossed over Jordan, Why? Gladness to find; 
 
C                       G          C 
My soul is satisfied, no longer I am blind, 
 
          D            G           C 
Living with Jesus up in Canaan right now. 
VERSE 2 
 
C                      G             C 
Satan may have you bound with fetters strong, 
 
C                         D        G 
Look up to higher ground, do not be long; 
 
C                      G             C 
'Til Christ the Saviour, your soul is found, 
 
               D          G                C 
You'll sing this song, "I'm living in Canaan now". 
 
CHORUS x 2