"IS IT YOU I’M LONGING FOR, JESUS ?"
(Outlaw Gospel / Power Ballad) [Rhodes piano + soft pad intro] Late-night, Lionel-style — then builds to worship
"IS IT YOU I’M LONGING FOR, JESUS ?"
(Outlaw Gospel / Power Ballad) [Rhodes piano + soft pad intro] Late-night, Lionel-style — then builds to worship
Lyrics
Verse 1:
I’ve been alone with you inside my mind
Chasin’ shadows, tryin’ to leave the past behind
Built my world on promises that break
Now I’m wonderin’ if my heart can take
Pre-Chorus:
All these nights I’ve cried myself to sleep
With questions too heavy for me to keep
Then I heard a whisper, gentle and true
Sayin’ “Child, I’ve been lookin’ for you”
Chorus:
GANG VOCALS
IS IT YOU I’M LONGING FOR, JESUS?
IS IT YOU I NEED TONIGHT?
I’VE BEEN SEARCHIN’ EVERYWHERE FOR SOMETHING MORE
BUT YOU WERE HERE THE WHOLE TIME — YOU ARE THE LIGHT ⚡
IS IT YOU I’M LONGING FOR, SAVIOR?
TAKE MY HAND, LORD, MAKE ME NEW
‘CAUSE I CAN’T DO THIS LIFE WITHOUT YOU
IS IT YOU... IS IT YOU I’M LONGING FOR?
Verse 2:
I tried the world, it left me cold and bare
Every love I found just turned to air
But Your mercy called me by my name
And Your grace lit up my darkest shame
Pre-Chorus:
Now I see the truth I couldn’t find
You were knockin’ at the door of my heart this whole time
And You’re sayin’ “Son, I’ve waited long enough
Come on home — I’ve got more than enough”
Chorus:
GANG VOCALS
IS IT YOU I’M LONGING FOR, JESUS?
IS IT YOU I NEED TONIGHT?
I’VE BEEN SEARCHIN’ EVERYWHERE FOR SOMETHING MORE
BUT YOU WERE HERE THE WHOLE TIME — YOU ARE THE LIGHT ⚡
IS IT YOU I’M LONGING FOR, SAVIOR?
TAKE MY HAND, LORD, MAKE ME NEW
‘CAUSE I CAN’T DO THIS LIFE WITHOUT YOU
IS IT YOU... IS IT YOU I’M LONGING FOR?
Bridge:
Breakdown — just piano and choir hum
*_ Lord... was it You all along?
WOAH, I WAS BLIND BUT NOW I SEE
[ALL] I WAS BLIND BUT NOW I SEE
WOAH, YOU WERE THE ONE PURSUIN’ ME
[ALL] YOU WERE THE ONE PURSUIN’ ME
** It wasn’t me findin’ You — You already found me![Spoken]
Sax Solo:
Smooth, soulful, anointed — let it cry
Key Change — up a half step
Full band + BGVs swell
Final Chorus:
GANG VOCALS - HUGE
IT IS YOU I’M LONGING FOR, JESUS!
IT IS YOU I NEED TONIGHT!
I WAS SEARCHIN’ EVERYWHERE FOR SOMETHING MORE
BUT YOU WERE HERE THE WHOLE TIME — YOU ARE MY LIFE! ⚡
IT IS YOU I’M LONGING FOR, SAVIOR!
HOLD MY HEART, LORD, MAKE ME TRUE
I CAN’T LIVE THIS LIFE WITHOUT YOU
[ALL] YES IT’S YOU... YES IT’S YOU I’M LONGING FOR!
[WHISPERED] It’s You... always been You... Jesus...
Tag — piano only
Yeah... is it You...
It is You...
You’re the One I’m longin’ for...[Outro]