Written by: Patrick Muzondi Makamo
Style: Roots Reggae | Gospel Reggae | Inspirational | Spiritual
Tempo: 76–82 BPM
INTRO
Jah is my Shepherd...
I shall not want...
From the rising of the sun...
To the setting of the same...
Your love remains forever...
VERSE 1
The Lord is my Shepherd,
I'm never alone.
He carries my burdens,
He calls me His own.
When the road gets rough,
When the valley is long,
He fills my heart
With a brand-new song.
No fear can conquer,
No darkness can stay,
For my Shepherd walks beside me
Every single day.
PRE-CHORUS
He leads me gently...
Beside quiet waters...
He restores my soul...
Again and again...
CHORUS
The Lord is my Shepherd,
I shall not want.
He's my Provider,
My Refuge so strong.
He leads me,
He guides me,
He strengthens my soul.
With Jesus beside me,
I'm already whole.
Oh...
I shall not fear...
For You are always near.
VERSE 2
He makes me lie down
In peaceful green fields.
He heals every wound
That life tried to steal.
When my heart grows weary,
Your Spirit renews.
You never abandon
The ones that You choose.
Your Word is my compass,
Your truth is my light.
Every step I take,
You make it right.
PRE-CHORUS
Even through the valley...
I will never fear.
Your rod and Your staff...
Bring comfort near.
CHORUS
The Lord is my Shepherd,
I shall not want.
You're my Defender,
My faithful God.
Though shadows surround me,
I will stand strong.
Your love is my shelter
All my lifelong.
BRIDGE (Reggae Chant)
Goodness and mercy...
Following me...
Morning and evening...
For all to see.
No weapon formed...
Can conquer me.
The Shepherd of heaven...
Has set me free.
DECLARATION
You prepare a table
Right before my enemies.
You anoint my head
With the oil of victory.
My cup is overflowing,
My joy will never cease.
Your favour surrounds me,
Your perfect peace.
FINAL CHORUS
The Lord is my Shepherd,
Forever I'll sing.
You're my salvation,
My hope and my King.
Goodness and mercy
Will follow my way.
I'll dwell in Your presence
Forever and always.
OUTRO
From today...
I choose faith over fear.
Hope over despair.
Joy over sorrow.
Because my Shepherd
Has never failed.
His goodness follows me.
His mercy surrounds me.
And I will live
In the house of the Lord...
Forever...
Amen.