Story Behind The Song
Was playing a Christian Coffee House and needed a sing-along tune so was written in anticipation of that performance and eventually recorded it.
Song Description
inspirational, metaphor depicting life lived on the Rock of Salvation
| Song Length |
5:01 |
Genre |
Rock - Religious, Pop - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Joyful, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Religion |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
On This Rock B Thompson - © 2008 BMI
INTRO "On this rock I live each day--
VERSE 1
Roots through this rock - grow the tree that I lean on
Roots through this rock - grow the vines that bind my brothers and sisters
Roots through this rock - grow the hedge that protects me -
On this rock I live each day
CHORUS
I'm the Rock of my salvation - Nothing knocks me from this stand
I'm above the floods and higher than the fire - Here I share the Lord's desire
This rock, His rock, My rock, Sing with me again
- Nothing knocks me from this stand
VERSE 2
I walk on this rock - 'cuz there's no fears to run from
I walk on this rock - to get to where God wants me goin'
I walk on this rock - I know my feet won't slip and slide -
On this rock I live each day
REPEAT CHORUS
VERSE 3
The heart in this rock - beats in time with mine
The heart in this rock - knows me so I'm never lonely
The heart in this rock - spreads the blood He shed to free me -
On this rock I live each day
REPEAT CHORUS
VERSE 4
I pray on this rock - and praise His name in glory
I pray on this rock - 'cuz there's needs to feed in a world of sinners
I pray on this rock -for more people to feel the touch of Jesus -
On this rock I live each day
Repeat Chorus 2x to End
Words and music Barry Thompson
860-680-7032
©2008
BMI