Intro
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Verse
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I'm trading my sorrows, I'm trading my shame
A2 D2 F#m E A2 D2 F#m E
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord
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I'm trading my sickness. I'm trading my pain
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I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord
Chorus
A2 D2 F#m E
We say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
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Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
A2 D2 F#m E A2 D F#m E
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen
Bridge
A2 D2 F#m E
I'm pressed but not crushed persecuted not abandoned
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Struck down but not destroyed
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I am blessed beyond the curse for his promise will endure
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That his joy's gonna be my strength
E Esus4 E
Though the sorrow may last for the night
G D5
His joy comes with the morning
Trading My Sorrows Lyrics:
Verse
I'm trading my sorrows, I'm trading my shame
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord
I'm trading my sickness. I'm trading my pain
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord
Chorus
We say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen
Bridge
I'm pressed but not crushed persecuted not abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed
I am blessed beyond the curse for his promise will endure
That his joy's gonna be my strength
Though the sorrow may last for the night
His joy comes with the morning
I'm trading my sorrows, I'm trading my shame
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord
I'm trading my sickness. I'm trading my pain
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord
Chorus
We say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen
Bridge
I'm pressed but not crushed persecuted not abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed
I am blessed beyond the curse for his promise will endure
That his joy's gonna be my strength
Though the sorrow may last for the night
His joy comes with the morning
About This Song
“Trading My Sorrows” by Darrell Evans is a worship song centered on joy, strength, encouragement, redemption, and laying down sorrow, shame, sickness, and pain before the Lord. It is commonly used as an upbeat praise song or celebration song because its fast tempo and simple refrain help the congregation respond with joy and a strong “yes” to God.
- Artist: Darrell Evans
- Authors: Darrell Evans
- Original Key: A
- Suggested Worship Key: G with capo 2
- Album: Freedom
- CCLI Song Number: 2574653
- Meter: 4/4
- Style: Contemporary
- Tempo: Fast
- Common Themes: joy, strength, encouragement, redemption, surrender
- Best For: opening worship, celebration, encouragement, praise, high-energy worship
- Difficulty: Easy
Last reviewed by: Lucas Barnett

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