G G [Verse 1] G Oh Lord You know that I'm not one Em To bother You with little things C G And You and I have never been too close D But we've always been on speaking terms C I've watched Your way of doing things G D G G D/F# Em And tried to understand you more than most (walk down) [Verse 2] D C No I haven't gone to church the way I ought to G D G G D/F# Em But I always thought you knew in my own way I worshiped You (walk down) D C While even Your own children doubt and fail to understand G D G The simple way You go about the things You do [Verse 3] G Em I've seen the doubt upon the face of loved ones C G As they sadly placed a wreath of flowers on a tiny grave D C And wondered why a child is brought into the world G D G G D/F# Em To only live a little while and die you could have saved (walk down) D C But I believe that in Your eyes this little child was something special G D G G D/F# Em And You wanted it to be with You no doubt (walk down) D7 C So with out-stretched arms You beckoned it so simple that I reckon G D G They can't understand the way You worked it out *** Key change on video to A *** [Verse 4] G Em Once I saw a young man growing till, he neared the age of knowing C G Then I watched as something happened to his mind D C No doctor could correct it, it was just as I suspected G D G And I marveled at Your way of being kind D C They tried everything in vain and I was there when they explained it G D G To the family how he slipped into a trance D C Guess You looked into the future watched him turn his back upon You G D G Loving him so much You couldn't take the chance *** Key change on video to F *** [Verse 5] G Em It took a lot of love to die for sinners such as I C G And I guess that's why You've never given up on me D C You understood when some denied You and even when they crucified You G D G Knowing all these things were meant to be (walk down) D For the stable's such a simple thing C No wonder there were few who came G D G To see a king the night that You were born (walk down) D And I'd ask you one favor if I can C Help me to better understand G D Em C The mystery of the wonders You perform [Outro] G D C G A mystery of the wonders You perform