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[Intro]
E C#m7 A
[Verse 1]
EI have this confidence because
C#m7I've seen the faithfulness of God
The still inside the Astorm, the promise of the shore
EI trust the power of Your word
C#m7Enough to seek Your Kingdom first
Beyond the barren Aplace, beyond the ocean waves
[Chorus 1]
When EI walk through the waters, I won't be overcome
When C#m7I go through the rivers, I will not be drowned
My AGod will make a way, so C#m7I am not afBraidE  
[Verse 2]
EYou keep the promises You make
C#m7There isn't one that is delayed
So I will not Alose heart, here, I will lift my arms
EAnd start to sing into the night
C#m7My praise will call the sun to rise
Declare the battle Awon, declare that it is done
[Chorus 2]
When EI walk through the waters, I won't be overcome
When C#m7I go through the rivers, I will not be drowned
My AGod will make a way, so C#m7I am not afBraidE  
When EI am in the fire, I will not feel the flame
I'll C#mstand before the giant, declaring victory
My AGod will make a way, so C#m7I am not afBraid
[Bridge]
BeEfore me, behind me, always beside me
No C#m7shadow, no valley, where You won't find me
No, AI am not aBfraid
BeEfore me, behind me, always beside me
No C#m7shadow, no valley, where You won't find me
No, AI am not aBfraid
AI am not aBfraid
[Chorus 2]
When EI walk through the waters, I won't be overcome
When C#m7I go through the rivers, I will not be drowned
My AGod will make a way, so C#m7I am not afBraidE  
When EI am in the fire, I will not feel the flame
I'll C#m7stand before the giant, declaring victory
My AGod will make a way, so C#m7I am not afBraidE  C#m7  
My AGod will make a way, so C#m7I am not afBraidE  
[Spontaneous]
No fear with You, JesusC#m7  
I can stand with confiAdence and sing
YouA/C#'re the One who always Bsaves the day, JeEsus
You never let me E/G#down, C#m7no
No place for fear, Ano place for worry
I stand in Your confidence and I Eknow
                             C#m7                 AC#m77
I know You are the One who has me, who holds me
You go before me, You prepare the way in front of me, AJesus
EGuiding every step along the way
You are the One who goes Ebefore me, You are the One who stands behind me
EYou are the One that's all around me, surrounding me, Jesus
I C#mknow, I can trust You, Jesus, Ayeah
[Bridge]
BeEfore me, behind me, always beside me
No C#m7shadow, no valley, where You won't find me
No, AI am not aBfraid
BeEfore me, behind me, always beside me
No C#m7shadow, no valley, where You won't find me
No, AI am not aBfraid
AI am not aBfraid
[Chorus 2]
When EI walk through the waters, I won't be overcome
When C#m7I go through the rivers, I will not be drowned
My AGod will make a way, so C#m7I am not afBraidE  
When EI am in the fire, I will not feel the flame
I'll C#mstand before the giant, declaring victory
My AGod will make a way, so C#m7I am not afBraidE  

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Not Afraid

by Jesus Culture

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m7

C#m

A/C#

E/G#

[Intro]

E C#m7 A

[Verse 1]

I have this confidence because

C#m7

I've seen the faithfulness of God

The still inside the storm, the promise of the shore

I trust the power of Your word

C#m7

Enough to seek Your Kingdom first

Beyond the barren place, beyond the ocean waves

[Chorus 1]

When I walk through the waters, I won't be overcome

C#m7

When I go through the rivers, I will not be drowned

A C#m7 B E

My God will make a way, so I am not afraid

[Verse 2]

You keep the promises You make

C#m7

There isn't one that is delayed

So I will not lose heart, here, I will lift my arms

And start to sing into the night

C#m7

My praise will call the sun to rise

Declare the battle won, declare that it is done

[Chorus 2]

When I walk through the waters, I won't be overcome

C#m7

When I go through the rivers, I will not be drowned

A C#m7 B E

My God will make a way, so I am not afraid

When I am in the fire, I will not feel the flame

C#m

I'll stand before the giant, declaring victory

A C#m7 B

My God will make a way, so I am not afraid

[Bridge]

Before me, behind me, always beside me

C#m7

No shadow, no valley, where You won't find me

A B

No, I am not afraid

Before me, behind me, always beside me

C#m7

No shadow, no valley, where You won't find me

A B

No, I am not afraid

A B

I am not afraid

[Chorus 2]

When I walk through the waters, I won't be overcome

C#m7

When I go through the rivers, I will not be drowned

A C#m7 B E

My God will make a way, so I am not afraid

When I am in the fire, I will not feel the flame

C#m7

I'll stand before the giant, declaring victory

A C#m7 B E C#m7

My God will make a way, so I am not afraid

A C#m7 B E

My God will make a way, so I am not afraid

[Spontaneous]

C#m7

No fear with You, Jesus

I can stand with confidence and sing

A/C# B E

You're the One who always saves the day, Jesus

E/G# C#m7

You never let me down, no

No place for fear, no place for worry

I stand in Your confidence and I know

C#m7 A

C#m77

I know You are the One who has me, who holds me

You go before me, You prepare the way in front of me, Jesus

Guiding every step along the way

You are the One who goes before me, You are the One who stands behind me

You are the One that's all around me, surrounding me, Jesus

C#m A

I know, I can trust You, Jesus, yeah

[Bridge]

Before me, behind me, always beside me

C#m7

No shadow, no valley, where You won't find me

A B

No, I am not afraid

Before me, behind me, always beside me

C#m7

No shadow, no valley, where You won't find me

A B

No, I am not afraid

A B

I am not afraid

[Chorus 2]

When I walk through the waters, I won't be overcome

C#m7

When I go through the rivers, I will not be drowned

A C#m7 B E

My God will make a way, so I am not afraid

When I am in the fire, I will not feel the flame

C#m

I'll stand before the giant, declaring victory

A C#m7 B E

My God will make a way, so I am not afraid

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