Steven Curtis Chapman

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"Celebrate You"

"Celebrate You"


I'm no stranger to your gentle reminders
That the world does not revolve around me
But no sooner have you spoken the words
Then your love comes once again to surround me
And every time I look in your eyes
I see the reflections of myself
But this time I want to look deeper
And see you and nobody else

So, tell me what you think, and tell me what you feel
I want to hear the thunder I'm so quick to steal
Listen to the dreams you're dreaming and celebrate you
Let me show you what a treasure you are
A priceless gift from heaven to this thankful heart
I want to take this lifetime to celebrate you
I want to celebrate you

I have heard you say so many times
How you're sorry you're not everything you should be
So let me tell you this one more time
There's no way you could be any more precious to me
But I know that love with flowers and phrases
Are not what you need the most from me
You're longing for someone to listen
And that's what I want to learn how to be

[Repeat Chorus]

I want to share your laughter
And I want to share your tears
We're gonna share this life together
And I'm gonna celebrate you
Celebrate

 

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"Charleston"

"Charleston"


Tears are falling in Charleston
There're asking why, and no one has the answer
Our hearts are breaking for Charleston
So many lives, in a moment shattered
A thief came to steal and to kill and destroy
But the Story isn't over.

You will not be overcome
You will not be overcome by evil
But you overcome evil with good.

The were gathered in Charleston
Cause they believed in a kingdom coming
And while they are grieving in Charleston
We won't forget the love that they were showing
When the thief came to steal and to kill and destroy
Cause that love will not be silenced

You will not be overcome
You will not be overcome by evil
But you overcome evil with good.

Love will not be overcome
Love will not be overcome by evil
Love will overcome evil with good.
Love will overcome

Father of mercys
God of all comfort
Comfort every broken heart
comfort every broken heart

Father of mercys
God of all comfort
Comfort all the broken hearts
Comfort all the broken hearts

You will not be overcome
You will not be overcome by evil
But you overcome evil with good.

Love will not be overcome
Love will not be overcome by evil
Love will overcome evil with good.
Love will overcome

Love will always overcome
Love will overcome; evil with good

 

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"Children Of God"

"Children Of God"


Who are the treasured and the prized?
Who is the apple of God's eyes?
Who is?
We are, We are, We are

Who are the ones who bear His name
Who are the children he has claimed?
As His?
We are, We are, We are

We are the ones God has sent His Son to rescue
And now He calls us His own

We are the children of God
We are the children of God
We are the sons and the daughters
Almighty God is our Father

We are the children of God
We are the children of God
How can we can keep from singing?
We are the children of God

La La La La La La, La La La La
La La La La La La, La La La La

Who'll keep the rocks from crying out?
Who are the voices that will shout
His praise?
We are, We are, We are

Who are the ones who bear His name?
Who are the children He has claimed?
As His?
We are, We are, We are

How great the love the Father has shown us
That He would call us His own

We are the children of God
We are the children of God
We are the sons and the daughters
Almighty God is our Father

We are the children of God
We are the children of God
How can we can keep from singing?
We are the children

And we will sing for joy
For the God on His throne
He has come for us
And called us His own

And we will sing for joy
As the dearly loved children of God
Come on, let's sing!

La La La La La La, La La La La
La La La La La La, La La La La
La La La La La La, La La La La
La La La La La La, La La La La

We are the children of God
We are the children of God
We are the sons and the daughters
Almighty God is our Father

We are the children of God
We are the children of God
How can we can keep from singing?
We are the children of God

La La La La La La, La La La La
La La La La La La, La La La La
La La La La La La, La La La La
La La La La La La, La La La La

 

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"Children Of The Burning Heart"

"Children Of The Burning Heart"


We were the dreamers, the boys on the wild frontier
The new believers with nothing in the world to fear
We had discovered the treasure of the love and the grace of God
And it burned like a fire in our hearts, and we would...

Throw back our heads and run with the passion
Through the fields of forgiveness and grace
We carried the eternal flame
With an undying hope and a blazing conviction
Of a truth that would never fade
We were glowing in the dark
Children of the burning heart

And now for the dreamers, and those who have dared to believe
The flames call us deeper into the great mystery
For as we draw near to the Father we are lost in this one desire
To be wholly consumed by His fire, so let us....

Throw back our heads and run with the passion
Through the fields of forgiveness and grace
We carry the eternal flame
With an undying hope and a blazing conviction
Of a truth that will never fade
We are glowing in the dark
Children of the burning heart

So come on let's
Throw back our heads and run with the passion
Through the fields of forgiveness and grace
We carry the eternal flame
With an undying hope and a blazing conviction
Of a truth that will never fade
We are glowing in the dark
Children of the burning heart
Keep on glowing in the dark
Children of the burning heart

 

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"Christmas Card"

"Christmas Card"


I think I passed you on the busy sidewalk last night
I think I caught the sadness in your eyes
While everybody sings their happy Christmas songs tonight
All you want to do is cry

Christmas lights and decorations everywhere you turn
But all you feel inside is dark and gray
There may be joy for all the world but is there any joy for you
Hold on, Love is looking for a way
Hold on, I believe it’s why love came

So I’m sending you this Christmas card
To let you know somebody loves you
And I’m singing you this little song
To let you know you’re not alone
And I’m thinking, as we celebrate, how Love came down
So every lost and lonely broken heart would get found
And wherever you are, I hope this Christmas card
Finds you and reminds you
You are loved

For every one who’s been left standing on the outside looking in
Every one with dreams that never will come true
When the story of your life gets re-written over night
Well, this is all part of the Christmas story, too
And I believe God knows and He’s right there with you

So I’m sending you this Christmas card
To let you know somebody loves you
And I’m singing you this little song
To let you know you’re not alone
And I’m thinking, as we celebrate, how Love came down
So every lost and lonely broken heart can be found
And wherever you are, I hope this Christmas card
Finds you and reminds you
You are not alone

You’re never forgotten
The God who made you came down to our world
To let us know wherever we are
He is with us
Our God is with us
And He really wants to let you know
Just how much He loves you

And I’m singing you this Christmas song
So you’ll know you’re not alone
And I’m thankful, as we celebrate, how Love came down
Now all the lost and lonely broken hearts can be found
And wherever you are, I hope this Christmas card
Finds you and reminds you
You are loved

 

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"Christmas In Kentucky"

"Christmas In Kentucky"


Standing at the window
Watching for the headlights
Coming up the driveway
For another Christmas in Kentucky
Praying that the weatherman
Can find a little snow somewhere
And send it down our way
For another Christmas in Kentucky

And it was everything to me
Hand in hand with my family
In the glow of the Christmas tree
Singing “Joy to the World”

’Cause it’s Christmas in Kentucky
It’s Christmas in LA
In the desperate streets of India
And the African plains
Listen and you’ll hear the angels heralding the news
Glory to God in the highest
And on this Earth, God is with us
Wherever we are, everywhere
It’s Christmas

Driving down the back roads
I’m rolling through the memories
Going back to my hometown
For another Christmas in Kentucky
So many things have changed
So much has come and gone away
But through it all, the love remains
That brings us back
For this Christmas in Kentucky

And just like the guiding star
Brought the wise men from afar
Anywhere in the world we are
God’s love will lead us home

And it’s Christmas in Kentucky
In Franklin, Tennessee
In the snowy North and the sunny South
The Midwest and the Middle East
Oh, listen and you’ll hear the angels heralding the news
Glory to God in the highest
And on this Earth, God is with us
Wherever we are, everywhere
It’s Christmas

It’s Christmas
So let Heaven and nature sing
Let all creation sing
It’s Christmas
It’s Christmas
Joy, joy to the world

‘Cause it’s Christmas everywhere
Every village and every town
And anywhere a heart God came to give His gift to
Can be found

[Choir:] Sing it out
Heaven & nature
Sing joy, joy to the world

Oh, listen and you’ll hear the angels heralding the news
Glory to God in the highest
And on this Earth, God is with us
Wherever we are, everywhere it’s Christmas
Everywhere, it’s Christmas

[as sung in The African Children's Choir native Ugandan language, Laganda]
yimba mugulu nensi
yimba munsi nesanyu
yimba mugulu nensi
yimba munsi nesanyu

 

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"Christmas Is All In The Heart"

"Christmas Is All In The Heart"


In a one bedroom apartment
On the humble side of town
There stands a little Christmas tree
Looks a lot like Charlie Brown's
And underneath there's one little gift for him
And one little gift for her

After six months on the new job
They're still barely getting by
So in the way of decorations
There's nothing there to catch your eye
But both of them
Would be the first to say
We're together
We're gonna have the merriest Christmas
Anyway

'Cause Christmas is all in the heart
That's where the feeling starts
And like a fire inside
It touches every heart
And even if no white snow falls
That's all right because
The joy can still be found
Wherever you are
'Cause Christmas is all
It's all in the heart

Two little blonde haired boys with big dreams
Tried to sleep but sleep wouldn't come
We'd be tearing into presents
Long before the break of dawn
With Mom and Dad and cameras making sure
We'd never forget that day

Now I'm the one who's taking pictures
In the middle of the night
Of my own blonde headed dreamers
That just can't wait until daylight
And in my sleepy eyes
The spark still glows
Well I guess there's just some things
A kid never outgrows

'Cause Christmas is all in the heart
That's where the feeling starts
And like a fire inside
It touches every part
Christmas is all in the heart
And even if no white snow falls
That's okay because
The joy can still be found
Wherever you are
'Cause Christmas is all
It's all in the heart

No, it's not in the snow
That may or may not fall
And it's not in the gifts
Around the tree
It's in the love heaven gave
The night our Savior came
And that same love
Can still be found where ever you are
'Cause Christmas is all in the heart
It's all in the heart

 

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"Christmas Kiss"

"Christmas Kiss"


Your kiss is all I’m wishing for this Christmas
A kiss from you is all I really need
We’ll turn the lights down low
And hang some mistletoe
And slow dance while the music softly plays

Your kiss is all I’m asking for this Christmas
One little kiss, well maybe, let’s make it two
If that’s alright with you
Piles of gifts wrapped up with pretty bows
Won’t thrill me like holding you close
Will you make my Christmas wish come true
And kiss me

Tell Santa not to worry
I’ll have everything I need
Just as long as I have you here in my arms
This Christmas Eve

Your kiss is all I’m hoping for this Christmas
One kiss from you or maybe three or four or maybe even more
Well, I’ve written out my list
And it all comes down to this
Your kiss is all I’m hoping for
Tell Santa I don’t need anything more
Your kiss is all I’m asking for this Christmas

 

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"Christmas Time Again"

"Christmas Time Again"


Christmas time is here
Come and celebrate the best time of the year
The jingle bells are ringing
And the carolers are singing their Christmas songs

Christmas time has come
Can you hear the little drummer boy playing his drum
And everywhere you go, somebody’s wishing you a
Merry Christmas

And Mr. Cole is singing his chestnuts song
While we decorate the Christmas tree
And I’m still dreaming that a snowy white Christmas
Just might make it down to Tennessee

And it’s Christmas time again
Time to gather with your family and your friends
And thank God for His gift of Love
On Christmas

And Grandma’s baking her pumpkin pie
And her world famous casserole
The kids are playing games on the living room floor
And I’m waiting for my baby with some mistletoe

And it’s Christmas time again
Time to gather with your family and your friends
And thank God for His gift of Love
We’re gonna thank God for His gift of Love
Thank God for His gift of Love
This Christmas

It’s Christmas time again
Oh, it’s Christmas time again
Everybody, sing joy to the world, the Lord is come
And let’s thank God for His gift of Love this Christmas
Hear the little drummer boy playing his drum
We’re gonna thank God for His gift of love this Christmas
Singing joy to the world, the Lord is come

 

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"Christmas Time Is Here"

"Christmas Time Is Here"


Christmas time is here
Happiness and cheer
Fun for all that children call
Their favorite time of year

Snowflakes in the air
Carols everywhere
Olden times and ancient rhymes
Of love and dreams to share

Sleigh bells in the air
And beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories there

Christmas time is here
Families drawing near
Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year

Christmas time is here
Families drawing near
Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year