[Verse 1]
G Em
Why can't he understand me? Sometimes I feel so alone.
C G D Em D Em
Wanted most by the ones I needed least. What must I do to be at peace?
D G
The Lord knows I've tried, to do what is right.
C G D Em
So why can't my dad and I see down the same line?
D Em
And how can I, overcome my pride?
[Chorus]
A Dsus D
Take up your cross, and remember Him.
G A Dsus D
He who gave up all, and died that we might live again.
Bm Gbm C G D
And soon you will know, His love is real and He can heal your soul.
Bm Gbm Em D A
With His Light, you will see, the path that makes you whole...
D
Will bring you home.
[Verse 2]
G Em
Why won't she listen, I just want to teach her truth.
C G D Em D Em
Is it me, have I forgotten how hard it can be... to live the gospel in your youth.
D G
The Lord knows I've tried, to teach her the right.
C G D Em
So I kneel and pray and ask Him for my child's sake.
D Em
And I ask Him how much should she take.
[Bridge]
C
Then I feel His love surround me.
D G D/F
Telling me that I can...
Em C
Be more patient and loving.
D G D/F
Teaching my famnily of His plan.
Em D/F G
I will lead the way.
Em D G
Although she turns from me, this I will say...
[Chorus]
A Dsus D
Take up your cross, and remember Him.
G A Dsus D
He who gave up all, and died that we might live again.
Bm Gbm C G D
And soon you will know, His love is real and He can heal your soul.
Bm Gbm Em D A
With His Light, you will see, the path that makes you whole...
D
Will bring you home.
N.C.
I want to feel his arms around me, telling me that I can...
N.C.
Live the life that I could be, by the guidance of his hand