G
D7
When I a poor lost sinner before the Lord did fall
G
And in the name of Jesus for pardon loud did call
G7
C
He heard my supplication and soon the weak was strong
G
D7
G
For Jesus took my burden and left with me a song
D7
Oft-times the way is dreary and rugged seems the road
G
Oft-times I’m weak and weary when bent beneath some load
G7
C
But when I cry in weakness how long O Lord how long
G
D7
G
Jesus takes the burden and leaves me with a song
D7
G
Yes Jesus took my burden I could no longer bear
D7
G
Yes Jesus took my burden in answer to my prayer
C
My anxious fears subsided my spirit was made strong
G
D7
G
For Jesus took my burden and left me with a song
D7
I’ll trust Him for the future He knoweth all the way
G
For with His eye He’ll guide me along life’s pilgrim way
G7
C
And I will tell in heaven while ages roll along
G
D7
G
How Jesus took my burden and left me with a song
D7
G
Yes Jesus took my burden I could no longer bear
D7
G
Yes Jesus took my burden in answer to my prayer
C
My anxious fears subsided my spirit was made strong
G
D7
G
For Jesus took my burden and left me with a song
D7
When I was crushed with sorrow I bowed in deep despair
G
My load of grief and heartache seemed more than I could bear
G7
C
Twas then I heard a whisper you to the Lord belong
G
D7
G
Then Jesus took my burden and left me with a song
D7
G
G7
C
