The Blind Boys Prayer-Wilf Carter
G C
Dear Lord please make me happy and contented with my life.
D
For I know there’s others far worse off than me.
G C G
There are some who lie in anguish their bodies wracked with pain
C A D G
As for me I’m only blind and cannot see.
D G
My little world is darkness, there’s sunshine in my heart.
D A D
There’s sunshine I must spread while I remain.
G C G
And I know that up in heaven my sight will be restored
C A D G
Where there will be no darkness, sorrow, tears or pain.
G A D G
I thank thee for these hands of mine, I thank thee for my voice
A D
I thank thee for each blessing that I own
G C G
Then I thank thee for the promise when my life on earth is over
C A D G
I shall gladly sing and play around your throne.
D G
I know the bible tells me that you while here on earth
A D
That heal the sick and make the blind to see.
G C G
And I know that if I’m faithfull and your commandments keep.
C A D G
Up in heaven you will do the same for me