Refrain:
Em D Bm Em
The Lord hears the cry of the poor,
C D Em
Blessed be the Lord.
I
C D Em C
I will bless the Lord at all times.
G Am B7 B7
His praise ever in my mouth.
F B7 Em C
Le my soul glory in the Lord,
Em Bm Em
For He hears the cry of the poor.
II
C D Em C
Let the lowly hear and be glad
G Am B7 B7
The Lord listen to their please
F B7 Em C
And to hearts broken He is near
Em Bm Em
For He hears the cry of the poor.
III
C D Em C
Ev'ry spirit crushed he will save,
G Am B7 B7
Will be ransom for their lives
F B7 Em C
Will be safe shelter for their fears,
Em Bm Em
For He hears the cry of the poor.
IV
C D Em C
We proclaim the greatness of God,
G Am B7 B7
His praised ever in my mouth
F B7 Em C
Ev'ry face brightened in His light.
Em Bm Em
For He hears the cry of the poor.