Intro
B E2 B E2 B
Verse 1
E2 B F#/A# G#m7 F#sus E2
Lord I come I confess, bowing here I find my rest
B E2 B
And without You I fall apart
F#sus F# E2
You're the One that guides my heart
Chorus
B E B F#/A#
Lord I need You oh I need You
G#m7 E B F# E
Ev'ry hour I need You
B/D# E B F# E/G#
My one defense my righteousness
B F# F# B E2 B
Oh God how I need You
Verse 2
E2 B
Where sin runs deep Your grace is more
F#/A# G#m7 F#sus E2
Where grace is found is where You are
B E2 B
And where You are Lord I am free
F#sus F# E2
Holiness is Christ in me
B E2 B
Where You are Lord I am free
F#sus F# B
Holiness is Christ in me
Bridge
E B/D# F#sus G#m7
So teach my song to rise to You
B/D# E2
When temptation comes my way
E B/D# F#sus G#m7
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
E2 F#sus B
Jesus You're my hope and stay
E B/D# F#sus G#m7
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
E2 F#sus B Bsus
Jesus You're my hope and stay
Ending
B/D# E B F# E/G#
My one defense my righteousness
B F# F# B
Oh God how I need You
Lord I Need You Lyrics:
Verse 1
Lord I come I confess, bowing here I find my rest
And without You I fall apart
You're the One that guides my heart
Chorus
Lord I need You oh I need You
Ev'ry hour I need You
My one defense my righteousness
Oh God how I need You
Verse 2
Where sin runs deep Your grace is more
Where grace is found is where You are
And where You are Lord I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
Where You are Lord I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
Bridge
So teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus You're my hope and stay
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus You're my hope and stay
Ending
My one defense my righteousness
Oh God how I need You
Lord I come I confess, bowing here I find my rest
And without You I fall apart
You're the One that guides my heart
Chorus
Lord I need You oh I need You
Ev'ry hour I need You
My one defense my righteousness
Oh God how I need You
Verse 2
Where sin runs deep Your grace is more
Where grace is found is where You are
And where You are Lord I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
Where You are Lord I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
Bridge
So teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus You're my hope and stay
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus You're my hope and stay
Ending
My one defense my righteousness
Oh God how I need You
About This Song
“Lord I Need You” by Matt Maher is a worship song centered on dependence, grace, confession, and the need for God’s presence in every moment. It is commonly used as a prayer song or response song because its simple chorus gives the congregation honest language for repentance, surrender, and renewed trust in God.
- Artist: Matt Maher
- Authors: Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Maher, Christy Nockels
- Original Key: Bb
- Suggested Worship Key: A with capo 1
- Album: All The People Said Amen
- CCLI Song Number: 5925687
- Meter: 4/4
- Style: Rock
- Tempo: Medium slow
- Common Themes: dependence, grace, prayer, repentance, surrender
- Best For: prayer, response, confession, reflection, altar call
- Difficulty: Easy
Last reviewed by: Timothy Norris

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