Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Verse 1: G I really want to do what’s right, Em But there’s a war inside my mind— G Doubting if I measure up, Em Wond’ring if I do enough. G I lie awake and pray to you, Em Because you told me that’s what I should do. Am7 When anxious thoughts surround me, Bm7 Jehovah, Father, you tell me Chorus: G To safeguard my heart and safeguard my mind, E7 Stay focused on good things in life. Am7 Bm7 I won’t give in to what gets me down. Am7 Bm7 G I’ll safeguard my mind, and peace will be found. Verse 2: G I really long to do your will, Em But I get tired from how I feel, G Thinking life is just too tough Em And I don’t deserve your love. G But I get up and out the door Em And share my hope for the future in store. Am7 I won’t let sadness drown me. Bm7 Jehovah, Father, you ground me. Chorus: G I’ll safeguard my heart and safeguard my mind, E7 Stay focused on good things in life. Am7 Bm7 I won’t give in to what gets me down. Am7 Bm7 G I’ll safeguard my mind, and peace will be found. Peace will be found. Bridge: Am7 I won’t give up pushing away Bm7 Harmful thoughts that come through the day— Am7 No need to stress and no need to doubt. Bm7 Am7 Jehovah, I’m glad you gave me a way out. Bm7 You gave me a way out. Chorus: G I’ll safeguard my heart and safeguard my mind, E7 Stay focused on good things in life. Am7 Bm7 I won’t give in to what gets me down. Am7 Bm7 G I’ll safeguard my mind, and peace will be found.
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