Lyrics from the 'Listen To Your Heart' CD

1. I Want To Follow You
words and music by Bill Tonnis

(Chorus)
I want to follow you, Lord
I want to follow your ways
I want to follow you all of my days.
I want to lift up my voice
I want to make you my choice
I want to sing and rejoice now in praise.

Lead me down this winding road
Help me as I find my way
Give me strength to carry this load
Help me make it day by day.

Set me free from all my fears
Let your Spirit live in me
Change my mind, transform my heart
Break these chains and set me free.

(Bridge)
I know it won't be easy
I know the journey's long
But as you grow inside me
I know that I'll be strong.

©2003 Bill Tonnis

 

2. Turn Off The Noise
words and music by Bill Tonnis

How will you hear Him if you're not listening?
How will you find Him if you're not searching?
How can He touch you if you're not feeling?
Turn off the noise.
Turn off the noise.

How can you see Him if you're not looking?
How can He move you if you're not budging?
How can He teach you if you're not learning?
Turn off the noise.
Turn off the noise.

(chorus)
It's only in the silence that His voice will come.
It's only then that you can let His will be done.
Don't look outside yourself, but look deep within.
That's the place you'll find the door to open.
Just let Him in.
Just let Him in.

What is that you keep putting in your head?
Your eyes and ears absorb all that's seen and said.
If it was food you ate it would leave you dead.
Turn off the noise.
Turn off the noise.

You're lifting weights and jogging and you're styling up your hair.
Making sure you've got the latest clothes to wear.
But your soul is lost and starving and you just don't care.
Turn off the noise.
Turn off the noise.

©2003 Bill Tonnis

 

3. Show Me, Me
words and music by Bill Tonnis

I've been to the mountains, I've been to the sea
I've searched over all god's creation to look for me.
My soul it does wander, it longs to be free
But my soul will never rest, 'til it rests in thee.

(chorus)
Show me me, it's all I want to be
The answer's clear, I know now what to do.
Show me me, it's all I want to be.
Lead me on, I know now what is true.
The only way to me, is through you.

I've tried to find me in power, I've tried to find me in wealth
I've tried to find me in my appearance and in health.
But now it's time for a new way, let me dive down inside.
Lead me to that secret place, where you hide.

©2003 Bill Tonnis

 

4. God's Love Is All You Need
words and music by Bill Tonnis

When you feel alone
And no one seems to hear
Open up your heart to god
He'll cast out all your fear.

When you're feeling hopeless
And you're in despair
Call upon your maker
He'll meet you anywhere.

(Chorus)
God's love is all you need
God's love is all you need
God's love is all you need
(Repeat)

Ask God for forgiveness
Let go of your past
Don't you fear tomorrow
Now is what will last.

You don't have to earn it
It's all been done for you
Just say that you accept it
That's all you have to do.

(Bridge)
God's love is holy
God's love is pure
God's love is endless
Always more!
Take and receive it
Let it fill you
See God's love
Makes all things new!

©2005 Bill Tonnis

 

5. Breath On Me
words and music by Bill Tonnis

Help me to let go of me.
Give me the grace that I need.
Not my will now but your's be so.
Point me and then I will go.

(Chorus)
All are one in you
You are all that's true
May I find you in all I see
Breath of God, breathe on me

Mold me in all that I do.
Your love makes all things brand new.
Now is the moment when your love will flow.
Teach me so then I will know.

(Bridge)
Surrender my needs, surrender my pride
Surrender my hopes, surrender my life.
Fill me today
You are the way.

©2003 Bill Tonnis

 

6. Listen To Your Heart
words and music by Bill Tonnis

It's not about the house you live in
It's not about your car.
If you're looking for true happiness
Then don't look very far.

(chorus)
Listen to your life speak
Try to fan that flame within your heart.
Fuel the fire of your passion
It's not too late to start.
Jump into the river, Let it take you where you do not know
Let it take you, but then to make you
You must do your part. listen to your heart.

It's not about the clothes you're wearing
It's not about your size
If you're looking for the path to freedom
Don't look with your eyes.

Let the Lord lead you onward.
Let him take you to the stars
Then reach out your hand in service
Find out who you are.

©2003 Bill Tonnis

 

7. Going Over There
words and music by Bill Tonnis

(Chorus)
I'm going over there, to the other side of the rainbow
It's more peaceful there, it's there that I belong.
I'm going over there to the other side of the mountain
Pain and worry free, a land of hope and song.
I'm going over there to find my stored-up treasure
Joy beyond all measure.
Life where there's no care, I'm going over there.

(final time)
To find me you'll know where, I'll be over there.
I'll be over there, I'll be over there.
History, what we do and say while we are here.
Can't you see, there's more than passing year to year.
Mystery, what comes after when this journey's through.

Galilee, from there came a man nobody knew.
Eternity, God and man to show us what is true.
Calvary, he died and rose so death won't mean I'm through.

©2003 Bill Tonnis

 

8. Seasons
words and music by Bill Tonnis

(Chorus)
Why do seasons change and weather turn?
The leaves fall to the ground and then return.
The snow gives way to rain and brings new life again.
Why do seasons change and weather turn?

When we're young our hearts are open,
Life is full of wonder.
Like the spring when all creation
Yearns for summer.

We grow up and make our way
And have our joys and sorrows.
Summer fades and autumn follows
What will be tomorrow?

(Bridge)
Winter comes and all falls silent, all returns to Him.
But then in love he gives it back and springtime's here again.

©2001 Bill Tonnis

 

9. You'll Lead Me
words and music by Bill Tonnis

This is my prayer, it's my request
I'll make the journey, if you'll do the rest.
My heart is aching, but I'm walking now.
Don't know where I'm going, but I know how.

(chorus)
You'll lead me, you'll feed me
You'll hold me, and you'll never leave me.
You'll take me, you'll break me
You'll make me and never forsake me now.

This is my hope, with all my heart
To make a difference. Where should i start?
My hands are open, I'm yours to give.
My old life's over, that I might live.

Store up your treasure in heaven
And cast your fears away
A new day is now dawning
Let your kingdom come I pray.

©2003 Bill Tonnis

 

10. May I Be Light
words and music by Bill Tonnis

(Chorus)
Give me your light, oh Lord.
may I beam bright, oh Lord.
may I be part of your great love story
may I be light, oh Lord.

You are the maker of heaven and earth
You are the source of my life
With every breath I give praise to your name
Without you I'd never survive.

Let your light shine in my head and my heart
And into the depths of my soul
Pour out your love and your mercy and grace
Fill me 'til I am made whole

You are the vine and a branch am I
You are the sun I'm the seed
Give me the warmth of your rays divine
You are the food that I need

©2005 Bill Tonnis

 

11. Make Me A Channel
words and music by Bill Tonnis

(chorus)
Make me a channel of your peace
Make me a channel of your love
Make me a channel of your peace and hope Lord,
Make me a channel of your love.
Make me a channel of your love.

When there's dissension all around
And life has got me on the ground
God grant me strength to be the one to stand up and sing
And make a joyful sound.

When it seems you haven't got a friend
And the pain you think will never end
God grant me strength to be the one to stand up and sing
Make it me you send.

©2001 Bill Tonnis

 

12. Shall We Sing
words and music by Bill Tonnis

(Chorus)
Shall we sing, shall we dance
Let's not leave all this beauty to chance.
Shall we dance, shall we sing
As we share all the gifts that we bring
Shall we sing.

Come you short, come you tall
Come you large, come you small
Let us laugh, let us cry
But don't be shy.

Use us Lord, may we be
Whatever will set us free.
You're the potter, we're the clay
Now have your way.

Hallowed be, your name
Your kingdom come
Forever you reign.

©2005 Bill Tonnis