Verse 1D
I have tasted of freedom, I can go where He's leading
DA
For shackles can hold me no more
EmA
I have learned or life's essence, for I stand in his presence
AD
And sing with my heart He is Lord
D
There are days filled with sorrow and plans for tomorrow
DA
But this is the time I must sing
EmA
And I know there's a reason, why in his own season
AF
God gives me a song I can sing
ChorusD
Keep silent ye mountains, ye fields and ye fountains
DA
For this is the time I must sing
EmA
It's the time to sing praises to the Rock of the Ages
AD
For this is the time I must sing
Verse 2D
If I've seen and I've done and I've gained and I've won
DA
All the good things that life ever brings
EmA
Still I've tasted enough of life's miracle stuff
AD
That forever I hust have to sing
ChorusD
Keep silent ye mountains, ye fields and ye fountains
DA
For this is the time I must sing
EmA
It's the time to sing praises to the Rock of the Ages
AD
For this is the time I must sing
Verse 3D
If the rocks would cry out, should His praised die out
DA
Then the stones must keep silent as long
EmA
As long as I've breath for the singing
AD
His praise will keep ringing, and I will keep singing my song
ChorusD
Keep silent ye mountains, ye fields and ye fountains
DA
For this is the time I must sing
EmA
It's the time to sing praises to the Rock of the Ages
AD
For this is the time I must sing
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