MUSIC FOR SALE

Verse 1
Proverbs said the tongue holds life and death
Every word I breathe, every single breath
Jesus spoke the truth, His words were spirit and life
A wholesome tongue can cut through all the strife

Chorus (backup vocals enter)
Oh, let my words be sound, let them build up, not tear down
A tree of life, a healing sound
Only You can tame this fire in my mouth
Death and life—Lord, turn my tide to life right now

Verse 2
A little spark can burn a forest down
A talebearer’s words go deep into the ground
But when the church comes together, let edifying flow
No corrupt talk—just grace for all to know

Chorus (backup vocals)
Oh, let my words be sound, let them build up, not tear down
A tree of life, a healing sound
Only You can tame this fire in my mouth
Death and life—Lord, turn my tide to life right now

Instrumental break
(Steel guitar solo — 8 bars, then fiddle joins for 4 bars, then back to steel guitar for 4 bars; no piano)

Verse 3
Even Michael dared not bring a railing word
But filthy dreams speak evil—how absurd
My words are works, I’ll answer on that day
By my words I’m justified or turned away

Chorus (backup vocals, softer then building)
Oh, let my words be sound, let them build up, not tear down
A tree of life, a healing sound
Only You can tame this fire in my mouth
Death and life—Lord, turn my tide to life right now

Tag (after final chorus, fade at end with steel guitar)

Let the words of my mouth be acceptable to Thee,
my strength, my Redeemer...

Dear Lord… speak life through me.