Intro
B F# G#m E E
Verse 1
B F#
For my waking breath, for my daily bread
G#m E E
I depend on You, I depend on You
B F#
For the sun to rise, for my sleep at night
G#m E E
I depend on You, I depend on You
Chorus
B
You're the Way, the Truth and the Life
F#
You're the well that never runs dry
C#m G#m
I'm the branch and You are the vine
E F# B
Draw me close and teach me to abide
Interlude
B B
Verse 2
B F#
Where Your Spirit leads as I'm following
G#m E E
I depend on You, I depend on You
B F#
For the victories still in front of me
G#m E E
I depend on You, I depend on You
Chorus
Chorus
B
Be my strength, my song in the night
F#
Be my all, my treasure, my prize
C#m G#m
I am Yours forever You're mine
E F# B
Draw me close and teach me to abide
Interlude
Verse 3
B F# F#
When I pass through death, as I enter rest
G#m E E
I depend on You, I depend on You
B F#
For eternal life, to be raised with Christ
G#m E E
I depend on You, I depend on You
Chorus
Chorus
Ending
B F# C#m G#m
E F# B B B
Draw me close and teach me to abide
Abide Lyrics:
Verse 1
For my waking breath, for my daily bread
I depend on You, I depend on You
For the sun to rise, for my sleep at night
I depend on You, I depend on You
Chorus
You're the Way, the Truth and the Life
You're the well that never runs dry
I'm the branch and You are the vine
Draw me close and teach me to abide
Verse 2
Where Your Spirit leads as I'm following
I depend on You, I depend on You
For the victories still in front of me
I depend on You, I depend on You
Chorus
Chorus
Be my strength, my song in the night
Be my all, my treasure, my prize
I am Yours forever You're mine
Draw me close and teach me to abide
Verse 3
When I pass through death, as I enter rest
I depend on You, I depend on You
For eternal life, to be raised with Christ
I depend on You, I depend on You
Chorus
Chorus
Ending
Draw me close and teach me to abide
For my waking breath, for my daily bread
I depend on You, I depend on You
For the sun to rise, for my sleep at night
I depend on You, I depend on You
Chorus
You're the Way, the Truth and the Life
You're the well that never runs dry
I'm the branch and You are the vine
Draw me close and teach me to abide
Verse 2
Where Your Spirit leads as I'm following
I depend on You, I depend on You
For the victories still in front of me
I depend on You, I depend on You
Chorus
Chorus
Be my strength, my song in the night
Be my all, my treasure, my prize
I am Yours forever You're mine
Draw me close and teach me to abide
Verse 3
When I pass through death, as I enter rest
I depend on You, I depend on You
For eternal life, to be raised with Christ
I depend on You, I depend on You
Chorus
Chorus
Ending
Draw me close and teach me to abide
About This Song
“Abide” by Aaron Williams and Aaron Keyes is a worship song centered on abiding in Christ, dependence, humility, truth, and finding strength in Him. It is commonly used as a prayer song or reflective response song because its gentle 6/8 feel gives the congregation space to slow down and express their need to remain close to Jesus.
- Artist: Aaron Williams, Aaron Keyes
- Authors: Aaron Williams, Aaron Keyes, Jake Fauber
- Original Key: B
- Suggested Worship Key: Bb
- Album: The Hope Of Christ (Live)
- CCLI Song Number: 7168160
- Meter: 6/8
- Tempo: Medium slow
- Common Themes: abiding, dependence, humility, strength, truth
- Best For: prayer, reflection, response, discipleship, closing worship
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Last reviewed by: Lydia Hart

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