God assures Stevie Wonder about the future. © 2000 by ... Then that time I went
and said goodbye. Now I'm ..... So our faith's discreet, we're part-time b'lievers.
Stevie Wonder Filled with Wonder Don’t You Worry ’Bout a Thing God assures Stevie Wonder about the future © 2000 by David J. Landegent.
Everybody's got a thing But some don't know how to handle it Always stressin’ out in vain And bearing the load not worth ha~ving But don't you worry 'bout a thing Don't you worry 'bout a thing, people Cuz I'll be standing by your side When your trials come You say your style of life's a drag And that you must go other pla~ces But just– don't– you feel too bad I’m help–ing you to smile~ and face it But don't you worry 'bout a thing Don't you worry 'bout a thing, people Cuz I'll be standing by your side When your trials come~~~~ When you get all~~~ their benefits Don't you worry 'bout a thing~~~~ Don't you worry 'bout a thing~~~~ Hallelujah, hallelu God up above will take care of you Hallelujah, hallelu God up above will take care of you~ chorus b Everything in life will change And anxious times will come too The future isn’t ours to see But Jesus will make your life new~ So don't you worry 'bout a thing Don't you worry 'bout a thing, O my people Cuz I'll be standing by your side When your trials come~ Don't you worry 'bout a thing~~~~ Don’t – no – stop – livin’ an–xiously Don't you worry 'bout a thing~~~~ Don’t – no – stop – livin’ an–xiously Don't you worry 'bout a thing~~~~ Don’t – no – stop – livin’ an–xiously Don't you worry 'bout a thing~~~~ Don’t – no – stop – livin’ an–xiously Hallelujah, hallelu God up above will take care of you Don’t – no – stop – livin’ an–xiously
O trust the one Savior Don’t you worry ‘bout a thing Don’t – no – stop – livin’ an–xiously Don't you worry 'bout a thing, people Don’t you worry ‘bout a thing Don’t – no – stop – livin’ an–xiously Don't worry 'bout a thing, people Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry Don’t – no – stop – livin’ an–xiously Don't worry 'bout a thing, people Don’t you worry ‘bout a thing Don’t – no – stop – livin’ an–xiously Don’t you worry, Don’t you worry ‘bout a thing Don’t – no – stop – livin’ an–xiously…
Signed, Sealed, Delivered Stevie Wonder celebrates forgiveness © 2003 by David J. Landegent
Oh hey – oh, yeah, Savior Like a fool I went and strayed too long Now I'm humbled by Your love so strong Ooh– Savor, here I am, My sins forgiven, I’m Yours Then that time I went and said goodbye Now I'm back and not ashamed to cry Ooh– Savior, here I am, My sins forgiven, I’m Yours Here I am, Savior (my sins forgiven, I’m Yours) Oh, You've got my future in Your hand Here I am, Savior (my sins forgiven, I’m Yours) Oh, You've got my future in Your hand I've done a lot of foolish things That I really didn't need Hey~ yeah, yeah, didn’t I, oh Savior Seen a lot of things in this old world When I touched them they did nothing, Lord Ooh– Savior, here I am, My sins forgiven, I’m Yours – oh, I’m Yours Oh my Lord, You set my soul on fire That’s why I know You are my heart’s only desire Ooh– Savior, here I am, My sins forgiven, I’m Yours – oh, I’m Yours chorus a I've done a lot of foolish things That I really didn’t need I could be a broken man, but here I am With Your future, with your future, Lord (Here I am Savior, my sins forgiven, I’m Yours)
Here I am Savior Here I am Savior (my sins forgiven, I’m Yours) Here I am Savior (my sins forgiven, I’m Yours)
Through Him, He’s given life to us Oh Jesus is holy, full of love interlude
Higher Ground Stevie Wonder answers the upward call © 2000 by David J. Landegent.
People – keep on learnin' Soldiers – keep on warrin' World – keep on turnin' But it WON'T be too long Powers – keep on lyin' While your people – keep on dyin' World – keep on turnin' But it WON'T be too long I'm SO glad my Savior will be coming again His last time on earth, He bore the whole weight of sin I’m so glad that I– know that I’m born again Gonna keep on climbin’ Till I reach the highest ground Teachers – keep on teachin' Preachers – keep on preachin' World – keep on turnin' But it WON'T be too long – oh no
Jesus is holy Life is found in– His name Life and salvation He’ll ever be– the same Truly it could – not have been done Without Jesus the Only Son Jesus is holy, full of love
Livin’ for the City Stevie Wonder gets involved in urban missions © 2000 by David J. Landegent.
A boy is born – in hard time Mississippi Surrounded by – four walls that ain't so pretty His parents give – him love and affection To keep him strong – moving in the right direction Living for the Lord, FOR the Lord in the city~ His father works – some days for fourteen hours And you can bet – he barely makes a dollar His mother goes – to scrub the floors for many And you'd BEST believe – she hardly gets a penny Living for the Lord, FOR the Lord in the city~ interlude
Lovers – keep on lovin' Believers – keep on BElievin' Sleepers – just stop sleepin' Cuz it WON'T be too long – oh no chorus Till I reach the highest ground No one's GONna bring me down — oh no Till I reach the highest ground Don't you let nobody bring you down God is gonna show you higher ground
Isn’t She Lovely Stevie Wonder praises Jesus © 2000 by David J. Landegent.
Jesus is holy Jesus is wonderful Jesus is gracious Comin’ as God foretold I never thought that God could be Givin’ love for eTERnity Oh Jesus is holy, full of love Jesus has mercy Mercy for ev’ry test Lord of the nations We have been heaven blest Can you believe what God has done
His sister's black – but she is sho' nuff pretty To serve the Lord – you know her faith is sturdy To walk to school – she's got to get up early Her clothes are old – but never are they dirty Living for the Lord, FOR the Lord in the city~ Her brother's smart He's got more sense than many His patience's long – he wants to conquer sinning To find a job – is like a haystack needle Cuz where he lives – they don't use colored people Living for the Lord, FOR the Lord in the city~ interlude Livin’ for the Lord, I’m livin’ in the city repeat this 12 more times interlude with talking His hair is long – his feet are hard and gritty He spends his life – walking the STREETS of NYC He's almost dead – from breathing air pollution Altho he votes, yet – the Lord’s the best solution Living for the Lord, FOR the Lord in the city~ I hope you hear – inside the city’s sorrow And it motivates you – to make a better tomorrow This place is cruel - no where could be much colder
If we don't change – the world will soon be over Living for the Lord, Start livin’ FOR the Lord in the city
interlude – I can pray chorus b
Sir Duke Stevie Wonder invites us to worship God © 2000 by David J. Landegent.
Music is a way to worship God In a language we all understand We’ll exalt the Lord eternally We love to sing – dance and clap our hands When we worship as the Lord approves Then the Spirit starts to move And you can tell right away when people pray That the people are renewed Come and worship Jeho~vah Come and worship Jehovah, people Come and worship Jeho~vah Come and worship Jehovah, people interlude Music glorifies the Lord on High And up in heaven music just won’t quit– Every form of music that we hear Is surely suitable to worship Him– With jazzy blues or classical We can sing the hymns we choose With a quartet sound or rock and roll There’s a way to sing Good News chorus twice, interlude, chorus thrice
Boogie on Reggae Woman Stevie Wonder knows there is power in the blood © 2003 by David J. Landegent
I’d like to be forgiven, by the cross– You bore I’d like to truly be new, call You Savior and Lord I’d like to give in, follow Your commands for me I’d like to call unto You, You can make me clean By Your blood I’m covered For the wrongs in me By the blood reconciled Savior, I believe I'd like to see Your message, draw– people in love I’d like to see You, Lord, beyond the stars above Yes, I would I’d like to see You, draw– people in love – yeah I’d like to see You, Lord of all Beyond the stars above So by Your blood I’m covered Here’s a song for You By the blood reconciled Lord, You made me new
By Your blood I’m covered Lord, I’m singin’ for You By the blood reconciled Lord, You made me new
For Once in My Life Stevie Wonder celebrates God’s love © 2003 by David J. Landegent
For once in my life, I have Someone to free me Someone I needed so long For once, unafraid, I can go where He leads me Somehow I know I’ll– be strong For once I can touch What my heart used to dream of~ Long before I knew Oh~ Sacred Lord–, it’s true You make my dreams come true, yeah (For once in my life) For once in my life, I won’t let sorrow hurt me Not like it’s hurt me before (Not like it’s hurt before) For once I have Someone I know won’t desert me I’m not alone anymore (I’m not alone anymore) For once I can say: in this life, I can take it Long as I know I have God I can make it For once in my life, I have Someone who free me (Someone to free me, Someone to free me) interlude – (For once in my life) – verse 2
You are the Sunshine of my Life Stevie Wonder rejoices in salvation © 2003 by David J. Landegent
You brought the sunshine to my life I know You’ll always be around~ You brought redemption with the light Forever You’ll stay in my heart~ I feel like this is the beginning But planned by You for a million years And if I thought Your love was ending I'd find myself drowning in my– own tears Whoa~ whoa chorus You must have known that I was lonely Because You came to my rescue And I know that this must be heaven How could so much love be inside– of You Whoa~
chorus twice…
I Just Called Stevie Wonder: every day is a holy day © 2003 by David J. Landegent
No New Year's Day – to celebrate No chocolate-covered candy hearts to give away No first of spring~ no song to sing In fact here's just another ordinary day No April rain – no flowers bloom No wedding Saturday within the month of June But what it is~ is something true Made up of these three words That I must say to you Jesus calls to say He loves you Jesus calls to say how much He cares Each and ev’ry day, He loves you & He’ll heal whatever’s broken in your heart No summer's high – no warm July No harvest moon to light one tender August night No autumn breeze~ no falling leaves Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies No setting sun – no Halloween No giving thanks Or all the Christmas joy we sing But what it is~ though old, so new To fill your heart These holy words can make~ you new
You’re my vision and my life chorus twice And then someday, I’ll see Your face among the clouds Yeah~ and someday, I’ll worship with the heav’nly crowds My great God and Lord, You’re the only One that I adore You’re the only Lord my heart is for You’re my vision and my life chorus twice
You Haven’t Done Nothing Stevie Wonder confronts a hypocrite © 2003 by David J. Landegent
God is amazed but not amused By all the things you say that you'll do Though much concerned but not involved With decisions that are made by you But He is sick and tired of hearing your song Telling how you are gonna Change right from wrong Cuz if you really want to know the truth You haven't done nothing! It's not too cool to be such a fool But you brought this upon yourself The Lord is tired of pacifiers He wants the truth and nothing else
chorus twice chorus a In your heart, in your heart Hypocrites are on the wrong way
My Cherie Amour Stevie Wonder worships the Lord each day © 2003 by David J. Landegent
Hallelu–jah, my Lord Hallelu–jah, my Lord My great God and Lord, Holy One, we seek Your face My great God and Lord, Visit us with holy grace My great God and Lord, You’re the only One that I adore You’re the only Lord my heart is for You’re my vision and my life In a café, or sometimes on a crowded street I've been near You, And You’re there– to stand by me My great God and Lord Now I’m sent like Your ambassador That’s what I was reconciled for
Doo doo wop – hey hey hey Doo doo wop – oh~ Doo doo wop – hey hey hey Doo doo wop – oh~ Doo doo wop – hey hey hey Doo doo wop We would not care to wake up to the nightmare That's becomin’ your life For hypocrites are those who close their eyes And turn as cold as ice, unhuh Why do you keep on faking it with your song Telling us how you are Changing right from wrong Cuz if you really want to know the truth You haven't done nothing! Yeah Hypocrites are on the wrong way chorus b three times…
Go Home Stevie Wonder speaks to a prodigal daughter © 2004 by David J. Landegent
The Father said, “Girl, don’t leave home” But her heart kept cheering her on She had a real good life, a steady job But she’d choose the sins of the dark She only wanted to be runnin’ free In lookin’ for love, She won’t find what she needs So I kept saying. “Girl, you’re wrong, go home” Long days, short nights, when you’re on the road For a pretty girl, it’s a heavy load And even so, who’ll pay your fare? She said, “I’ll make it,” but she fell in a snare chorus a She said I’ve no right to tell her How life should be — Especially when the only one she ever cared About was her– own need She won’t believe – or go along With the Bible’s Word As fate would have it, life come around Her world started tumbling down She lost her family–, her friends and job And now she’s the only one Who’s so unfree in her heart chorus ab – the Bible’s Word verse 3, chorus aa Don’t say maybe, you better go home right now Go home, little girl, you better go home–
You’ve been made whole (been made whole) And, yes, it shows When he revealed His will, your life Turned His way chorus We’ve been redeemed, me and you Life is warm, God’s love is true Although we’d broken all the rules– We were fools, but now Now it seems (now it seems) Our sinful schemes Were just a cruel and foolish Game we used to play Now there’s peace Now there’s truth Now there’s grace, ooh When I recalled what was bad I felt lost, I felt sad With nothing but the memory of, oh yeah All my flaws, but now Now it seems (now it seems) we’ve been redeemed From all those cruel and foolish Games we used to play chorus ba Sing with me chorus a
Fingertips, Part 2 Stevie Wonder leads worship © 2004 by David J. Landegent
Hallelujah, amen (yeah) Amen (yeah), Amen (yeah) Yeah (yeah), hallelu
last line repeated seven more times brief interlude
Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday Stevie Wonder appreciates his new life © 2004 by David J. Landegent
Yes, there’s peace Yes, there’s truth Yes there’s grace, ooh God’s changing you – the Lord renewed When He redeemed, it seems You found the light of day chorus
Give your heart and give your soul~ Sing hallelujahs now Clap your hands for the Lord of all power Clap your hands for the Lord of all power interlude I know He’s the Lord of all creation Every nation’s gonna bow – down So in our gratitude, in our gratitude We’re gonna sing a song, yeah Just one more time, singin’ to Christ Just one more time, singin’ to Christ So lift Him high brief interlude
(How about it? Let's hear it for the Lord. Our God of wonders – time to bow, people) interlude Come on! Lift high the Christ – Lift high the Christ Lift high, life high, lift high We’ll let Him know, yeah We’ll let Him know, yeah Praisin’, singin’ to Christ
Uptight Stevie Wonder is glad to be clean in God’s sight © 2004 by David J. Landegent
Savior, everything is all right My life – in Your sight repeat chorus a A poorman's son from across the railroad tracks The only shirt I own is hangin' on my back But I’m a witness to every single guy Cuz I’m commanded when my Lord guides When I go out stepping in the town for a while My money's low and my suit's out of style But it`s all right if my clothes aren't new With the light, I say the Lord is true, I say: chorus a Savior, everything is all right, My life, clean in Your sight
I Was Made to Love Her Stevie Wonder predestined to love the Lord © 2004 by David J. Landegent
I was born again to God, Found a life of free–dom Followed Jesus, AND His plan I heard such Good News and holy tales Jesus’ love would NOT fail I knew I loved Him even then. You know my papa disapproved it, My mama boohooed it, But I told them time and time again, "Don't you know I was made to love Him,” Built my world all around Him, yeah, hal-le-lu He has been my inspiration, Showed me His salvation All the love He gave me through the years Like a sweet magnolia tree My faith blossomed tenderly, My life grows sweeter through the years. I know that my Savior loves me, My Savior seeks me That's how I made it through the years. I was made to love Him, Worship and adore Him, hal-le-lu All through thick and thin His love just won't end, Cuz I love my Savior, love my Savior. Ah– My Savior loves me, my Savior seeks me, And I know where I’m going from here.
interlude It’s the Word of the Lord I guess that's what you might say I tell the world of His holy way Oh, Christ died on the cross, But my Lord was raised And I’m grateful, no doubt, That He loved me and saved I say, “No one – is better than Christ” I know – He loved this average guy No football hero or smooth Don Juan Got empty pockets, you see, I’m a poor man’s son But there’s so many things that money can’t buy: Life forever, ever, ever in my Savior’s light And it’s alright – with Christ in you In His sight – because His Word is true I say: chorus bb Savior, everything is all right, My life, ha-ha-ha-hallelujah chorus bb
I was knee HIGH to a chicken When God’s love~ had hit me, I’ll live forever with no nas–ty fear Oh, even if the mountain tumbles, If this whole world crumbles, By my side He’ll still be standing there. Cuz I was made to love Him, I was made to live for Him, hal-le-lu Ah, I was made to love Him, Built my world all around Him, hal-le-lu My Savior, I was made to please Him, You know Jesus ain't gonna leave me, no, Hal-le-lu
Superstition Stevie Wonder warns against superstition © 2006 by David J. Landegent
Junk your superstitions – hear the Father’s call Junk your superstitions – don’t you take a fall Thirteen ain’t unlucky – nor is broken glass Seven years of bad luck – will never come to pass When you believe wrong things Then you don't understand why we suffer Superstition ain't the way Junk your superstitions Heed the Lord’s commands If you got a problem – the Lord’s got a plan Devil cannot curse me – in the Lord I’m strong Jesus surely saves me – glad I belong chorus, interlude Junk your superstitions – seek the Lord and pray Junk your superstitions – the devil makes afraid Thirteen ain’t unlucky – nor is broken glass Seven years of bad luck – never comes to pass chorus – no, no, no, no
Have a Talk with God Stevie Wonder urges us to pray “Hallelujah” part is © 2006 by David J. Landegent
When you feel your life's too hard~ Just go have a talk with God When you feel your life's too hard~ Just go have a talk with God When your load's too much to bear~ Just go talk to God He cares I know he does When you feel your life's too hard~ Just go have a talk with God Thank Him, thank Him very much
Part-Time Lover Stevie Wonder admits to being half-hearted in faith © 2006 by David J. Landegent
Call on the Lord, who’s on the throne So we don’t reap what we have sown We’ll talk right and do the wrong We’re part-time b’lievers We’re in retreat; we will not fight We’ll mix the darkness and the light It’s nothing new, we’re part-time b’lievers We are undercover Christians keepin’ mum And the Lord – isn’t number one~ We live half in the day, half in the night Knowing what is wrong, not doing the right We’re got some friends, who think we’re neat Don’t want to be called Jesus freaks So our faith’s discreet, we’re part-time b’lievers
There are people who have let The problems of today Lead them to conclude that for them Life is not the way But every problem has an answer And if your's you cannot find You should talk it over to Him He'll give you peace of mind When you feel your life's too hard~ Just go have a talk with God
But if there’s some emergency We go to God down on our knees But then we won’t follow through We’re part-time b’lievers
Many of us feel we walk alone without a friend Never communicating With the One who lives within Forgetting all about the One who never Ever lets you down And you can talk to him anytime He's always around When you feel your life's too hard~ Just go have a talk with God
If faith’s like water from the well We’re neither hot nor cold ourselves We’re a luke-warm stew – we part-time b’lievers
Hallelujah, hallalujah, hallelu, amen Hallelujah, hallalujah, hallelu, amen Well He's the only free psychiatrist That's known throughout the world For solving the problems of all men, women, Little boys and girls
chorus, interlude Part-time b’lievers – part time b’lievers chorus
I guess the Lord might think it strange We say a curse, then praise His name Our faith is nothing but a game We’re part-time b’lievers You and me, part-time b’lievers How can it be, part-time b’lievers Part-time b’lievers – part-time b’lievers Part-time b’lievers
Joy Inside My Tears Stevie Wonder shares the joy of salvation © 2006 by David J. Landegent
I’ve always come to – the conclusion That God is the way I’m asking for permission To lay something heavy on your head So I have tried to – not be too pushy Or be too unkind But what I feel inside, I think you should know The Savior loves you – you – you He loved e-ven me And He brought some joy inside my tears The Lord has done What no one thought – could – be He brought some joy inside my tears I always felt that – my sorrow was hopeless My heart was so afraid But then I found the grace to start living for today I know the Master – soon will be coming Here and He’ll redeem So I should tell you of The happiness that He brings chorus He brought some joy inside my tears He brought some joy inside my – tears~ repeat the chorus often…
Village Ghetto Land Stevie Wonder calls us to urban ministry © 2006 by David J. Landegent
Would you like to go with me Down my dead end street Would you like to come with me To village ghetto land See the people lock their doors While robbers laugh and steal Beggars watch and eat their meals From garbage cans interlude Broken glass is everywhere It’s a bloody scene Killing plagues the citizens Unless they own police Children play with rusted cars Sores cover their hands Politicians laugh and drink Drunk to all demands
interlude Families buying dog food now Starvation roams the streets Babies die before they’re born Infected by the grief Now our Lord says that we should be Giving them a hand Tell me will you follow Him To village ghetto land brief interlude Village ghetto land
Send One Your Love Stevie Wonder reminds us to return God’s love © 2006 by David J. Landegent
Whoa~ whoa~ whoa~ Show Him your love He’s the one who chose you He’s the one who knows you He’s forever in your heart Show Him your love He’s the one who frees us We belong to Jesus Putting grace in our heart I've heard so many say That the Savior’s commands – are no more And people following God is so old-fashioned But faith is the way today we can truly be saved God indeed – can fulfill Their heart’s desire for compassion chorus bc I know that people say That God sending His Son – is unreal And can only happen in make-believe stories But so blind they all must be That they cannot believe – what they see For around us are miracles of God’s glory interlude Show Him your love He’s the one who frees us We belong to Jesus And He’s knockin’ on your heart~~~~ Putting grace in our heart chorus a
Pastime Paradise
Love’s in Need of Love
Stevie Wonder sees the future paradise © 2006 by David J. Landegent
Stevie Wonder urges us to love others © 2006 by David J. Landegent
We’re spending all our lives Living in a broken paradise We’re spending all our lives Living in a broken paradise Some wasting most their time Glorifying days long gone behind Some wasting most their days In remembrance of all of their “glory” days
Good morn or evening friends Here’s your friendly announcer I have serious news to pass on to– everybody What I’m about to say Could change a world’s disaster Just bring your joy and laughter To tears and pain – it’s that
When the fu–ture comes – in his–tory God will judge– it all – both you– and me Aggravation – race relations Condemnation – segregation Confrontation – isolation Exploitation – mutilation Mutations – decimation Indication – of the evils of the world We’re spending all our lives Yearning for a future paradise We’re spending all our lives Yearning for a future paradise We’re looking all our lives For the day that sorrow’s gone from time Keep telling of the day When the Savior of love will come to stay When the fu–ture comes – in his–tory God redeems– His own – who do– believe Proclamation – liberation Consecration – celebration Sanctification – revelation Acclamation – our salvation All nations – new creation Confirmation – in the peace of the Lord We’re spending all our lives Living in a broken paradise We’re spending all our lives Living in a broken paradise We’ve been spending all our lives Yearning for a future paradise We’ve been spending all our lives Yearning for a future paradise We’ve been spending the bulk of our lives Yearning for a future paradise Let’s start living our lives Yearning for the future paradise Walk –in His light Yearning for the future paradise Hope for everyone’s life Living in this broken paradise
God – sends you – to love today Don’t – delay – please begin right away Hate’s – goin’ round – breaking many hearts Stop – it please – before it’s gone too far The lord of evil plans – to make us his possession And he will if we let him – destroy ev-er-y-body We all must take – precautionary measures If love and peace you treasure Then you’ll hear me when I say – oh~ that chorus People you know that chorus repeated many times…
