Verse 1:
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Steven was a deacon in Jerusalem
AA7E
They dragged him out those city gates to try and quiet him
E
When Steven preached those Pharisees started throwing stones
AA7
Before he died he raised his eyes and saw Jesus on the throne
E
He said, You can bury the workmen but the work will go on
AA7E
And you can silence the voices but you can't stop the song
Chorus:
A7EA7EAE
When the Spirit's moving, His will will be done
AA7E
You can bury the workmen but the work will go on
Verse 2:
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James was sent to Heaven at the edge of Herod's sword
AA7E
And Peter he was crucified like his beloved Lord
E
The Roman Colosseum, the lions and the fires
AA7
The gates of hell did not prevail, they fanned those flames higher
E
Cause you can bury the workmen but the work will go on
AA7E
And you can silence the voices but you can't stop the song
Chorus:
A7EA7EAE
When the Spirit's moving, His will will be done
AA7E
And you can bury the workmen but the work will go on
Verse 3:
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And then they lowered Jesus, they laid Him in a grave
AA7E
They thought that it was over, that His name would fade away
E
But Jesus wasn't listening, no, He rose to life again
AA7B7
Cause God is not persuaded by the arrogance of men
E
So you can bury the workmen but the work will go on
AA7E
And you can silence the voices but you can't stop the song
Chorus:
A7EA7EAE
When the Spirit's moving, His will will be done
AA7E
And you can bury the workmen but the work will go on
Verse 4:
E
And you can bury the workmen but the work will go on
AA7E
And you can silence the voices but you can't stop the song
Chorus:
A7EA7EA7E
When the Spirit's moving, His will will be done
AA7E
And you can bury the workmen but the work will go on
AA7E
Yeah you can bury the workmen but the work will go on
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