From the recording Praying With Our Feet
Be The Light
Words and Music © December 28, 2019
Lyrics
CHORUS:
D G
Be the light, Be the Light
Em A
When darkness surrounds us
D A
And we can’t tell Black from White
D G
Be the light, Be the Light
Bm A G
Each candle that we kindle
D/F# Em A D
Calls on us to be the light
G A
At this gloomy time of year
D Bm
The wind blows harsh and cold
G A
And daylight disappears
D A
While darkness takes its hold
C#m7(B5) F#
We tell the ancient story
Bm G
Of the Maccabees brave fight
Em7 D/F#
But today their task is in our hands
G A
We all must be the light
CHORUS
History has taught us
That tyrants feed on fear
But as long as we are willing
To stand and persevere
When we use our strength and power
To stand up for what’s right
Every waking hour
Helps us to be the light
Our enemies know well
That power is quite fleeting
As long as truth and courage
In our hearts and souls are beating
Justice’s path is twisted
And we’ve got to hold on tight
To our faith ‘cause we’ve insisted
That we always be the light