Blind Willie Johnson

Trouble Soon Be Over

Blind Willie Johnson


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Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end
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trouble'll soon be over, oh sorrow will have an end

[verse 1]
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Well, Christ is my burden bearer, He's my only friend
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Till the end of my sorrow and tells me to lean on Him

[reprise]
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Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end
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trouble'll soon be over, oh sorrow will have an end

[verse 2]
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God is my strong protection, He's my bosom friend
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Trouble arose all around me, I know who will take me in, cause

[reprise]
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Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end
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trouble'll soon be over, oh sorrow will have an end

[verse 3]
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Well, though my burden may be heavy, my enemies crush me down
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Someday I'll rest with Jesus and wear a starry crown

[reprise]
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Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end
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trouble'll soon be over, oh sorrow will have an end

[verse 4]
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I'll take this yoke upon me and live a Christian life
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Take Jesus for my Savior, my burden will be light

[reprise]

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Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end
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trouble'll soon be over, oh sorrow will have an end

[reprise]
E
Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end
A                           B7                  E
trouble'll soon be over, oh sorrow will have an end