Music - Bill Tonnis.com

music

Listed below are the lyrics to Bill Tonnis' new album,
Live to Love.

(Chorus)
MY LORD AND MY GOD?I PRAISE YOU. MY LORD AND MY GOD.
MY LORD AND MY GOD?I PRAISE YOU. MY LORD AND MY GOD.
MY LORD AND MY GOD?I PRAISE YOU. MY LORD AND MY GOD.
MY LORD AND MY GOD?I PRAISE YOU. MY LORD AND MY GOD.

(Verse 1)
PRAISE THE LORD AND SING HIS GLORY
I ONLY WANNA PRAISE GOD?S NAME.
PRAISE THE LORD WITH MY STORY.
I ONLY WANNA SPREAD HIS FAME.

(Verse 2)
SING A SONG AND LIFT OUR PRAISES
SHOUT GOD?S WONDROUS DEEDS.
SEEK GOD?S FACE WITH ALL YOUR POWER
HE?S GONNA SATISFY YOUR NEEDS.

(Bridge)
BLESS OUR GOD NOW ALL YOU PEOPLE
LOUDLY SING HIS PRAISE.
GOD HAS GIVEN US SALVATION
LET US PRAISE HIM ALL OUR DAYS.

(Verse 1)
I am lost and forsaken again.
Why this happens I don?t know.
I can?t shake it?this thorn in my skin.
I don?t know which way to go.

(Chorus 1)
So I...Come to Jesus and see.
I come to Jesus and am free.
I come to Jesus when I am alone.
All are welcome in His home.

(Verse 2)
Only you can make sense of my life
There is nothing I can do.
May your grace fall like manna from on high.
I surrender all to you.

(Chorus 2)
And I...come to Jesus when I?m afraid.
I come to Jesus and am saved.
I come to Jesus when all falls apart.
And He draws me to His heart.

(Bridge)
He did not come to condemn the world
But that all might be saved.

(Chorus 3)
So?Come to Jesus and see.
Come to Jesus and be free.
Come to Jesus if you are alone.
All are welcome in His home.

Come to Jesus when you?re afraid.
Come to Jesus and be saved.
Come to Jesus when all falls apart.
He will draw you to His heart.
He will draw you to his heart.

(Verse 1)
I RUN AND I RUN AND I RUN SOME MORE
I POUND AND I POUND AND I POUND THE DOOR
I TRY TO FIND A PLACE TO HIDE
I CAN?T GET OUT I AM DEEP INSIDE
THE RUINS OF MY PAIN.

I TURN AROUND AND FACE MY FEAR
ALL I?VE HELD BACK THROUGH OUT THE YEARS
COMES TUMBLING OUT IN RAW EMOTION
I?M TOSSED ABOUT IN AN ANGRY OCEAN
TELL ME IT?S NOT IN VAIN.

(Chorus)
I SURRENDER
AND ALLOW THE TRUTH TO ENTER.
IT FEELS SO GOOD TO GIVE IN?TO THE TIDAL WAVE OF MY SIN.
I?VE FINALLY FOUND MY CENTER.
LET IT RAIN. LET IT RAIN?LET IT RAIN?LET IT RAIN.

(Verse 2)
I?M STUCK INSIDE THIS HELL NO MORE
I TURN THE KNOB AND THROW OPEN THE DOOR.
THE LIGHT IS BRIGHT IT MAKES ME CRY
I BREATHE AGAIN AND TOUCH THE SKY
BELIEF HAS SHATTERED THE CHAINS.

NOW I HAVE THE STRENGTH I NEED
TO CREATE MY OWN DESTINY
THE UNKNOWN IT NOW BECKONS ME
TO BE A PART OF THE MYSTERY
I?M READY TO DO IT AGAIN.

(Verse 1)
LORD I COME BEFORE YOU TODAY
HUMBLY REQUESTING YOUR WAY.
UNTO YOUR SPIRIT I CLING
AND FROM THE DEPTHS OF MY SOUL NOW I SING.

(Chorus)
HEAL ME...WITH YOUR MERCY
HEAL ME...WITH YOUR STRENGTH
HEAL ME...WITH YOUR ENDLESS LOVE
HEAL ME.

(Verse 2)
TAKE NOW AWAY MY FEAR
AND PLEASE BE WITH ME HERE.
I DON?T REQUIRE A SIGN.
I PLACE ALL MY TRUST IN YOUR PLAN,
YOUR DESIGN.

(Bridge)
EVEN NOW...AS I STRUGGLE TO FEEL YOUR EMBRACE
EVEN NOW...AS I SEARCH FOR THE ANSWERS YOU GIVE
I ASK FOR YOUR GRACE.

HEAL ME...WITH YOUR MERCY.
HEAL ME...WITH YOUR STRENGTH.
HEAL ME...WITH YOUR ENDLESS LOVE
HEAL ME.

HEAL ME...WITH YOUR MERCY
HEAL ME...WITH YOUR STRENGTH.
HEAL ME... WITH YOUR ENDLESS LOVE.
HEAL ME

(Verse 1)
COME HEAVY LAIDEN, COME ALL YOU BURDENED
COME?FOR YOU ARE MY GUEST.
COME ALL YOU WEARY, COME WITHOUT WORRY
AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST.
*(final)
AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST, AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST.

(Chorus)
FOR MY HOPE?S IN YOU
FAITHFUL STRONG AND TRUE.
INTO YOUR HANDS...I PLACE MY PLANS
RESTORE?REDEEM?AND RENEW.

(Verse 2)
ETERNAL GIVER...PLEASE DELIVER
ME FROM ALL OF MY FEARS.
CHRIST REDEEMER?DRAW ME NEARER
AND WIPE AWAY MY TEARS.

6. "Love God"-by Bill Tonnis, © 2004
(Based on the Beatitudes)

(Chorus)
LOVE GOD...WITH ALL YOUR MIND AND HEART
LOVE GOD...WITH ALL THE STRENGTH YOU?VE GOT
LOVE GOD...LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF
LOVE GOD

(Verse 1)
BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT
THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS THEIRS
BLESSED ARE THE ONES WHO MOURN, FOR
GOD WILL LIGHTEN ALL THEIR CARES

BLESSED ARE THE MEEK AND HUMBLE
THEY WILL HAVE THE PROMISED LAND
BLESSED THOSE WHO SEEK SALVATION
THEY?LL HAVE PEACE AND UNDERSTAND

(Verse 2)
BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL, FOR
GOD?S OWN MERCY WILL THEY KNOW
BLESSED ARE THE PURE OF HEART, FOR
THE FACE OF GOD TO THEM HE?LL SHOW

THOSE WHO WORK FOR PEACE ARE BLESSED
CHILDREN OF OUR GOD ARE THEY
BLESSED ARE THE PERSECUTED
SOMEDAY IN HEAVEN THEY WILL STAY.

(Final Chorus)
LOVE GOD...WITH ALL YOUR MIND AND HEART
LOVE GOD...WITH ALL THE STRENGTH YOU?VE GOT
LOVE GOD...LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF
LOVE GOD
LOVE GOD
LOVE GOD

(verse 1)
GOD ALONE WILL NAME ME. I AM NOT MY OWN.
POINT ME TO THE GREAT UNKNOWN.
LEAD ME TO THE DESERT, BLEAK AND DRY
SET ME FREE BEFORE I DIE.

(chorus)
THIS LIFE WILL END?EMPTY OR FULL
MY BODY WILL DIE?BUT I HAVE A SOUL.
GET OUT OF THE WAY...LET GO OF CONTROL.
LET CHRIST LEAD THE WAY...GOD IS THE GOAL, GOD IS THE GOAL

(verse 2)
I AM WEAK AND SHAKEN. TO YOU I CRY.
I LIFT MY PRAYER TO YOU ON HIGH.
YOU WALKED THE PATH TO CAL?VRY?FOR LOVE YOU DIED.
NO LONGER LOST...I WILL NOT HIDE.

(bridge)
ONE...DAY...WE?LL SHINE.
FOR I KNOW?WE WILL RISE?WE WILL RISE.

(Verse 1)
HOW MANY TIMES DID I TRY TO FIND HAPPINESS
NOT KNOWING WHY I WOULD ALWAYS FIND EMPTINESS
DOING THE THINGS THAT I DO, WELL, JUST BECAUSE
LOSING MYSELF, FURTHER, FURTHER, UNTIL I WAS

(Chorus)
SINGING MY SONG
AS I GO ALONG
GOING FROM DAY INTO NIGHT.
LIVING THE DREAM
LET GOD?S LOVE BEAM
LEADING THE BLIND TO THE LIGHT.

(Verse 2)
SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE I?M STUCK AND TREADING WATER
CHOOSING THE PATH THAT SOMEONE ELSE THINKS I OUGHT?A
SWIMMING UP STREAM AND I?M TIRED AND I?VE GOT NO PLAN
TIL I SURRENDER AND FIND OUT WHO I AM

(Bridge)
TIME TO LOOK DOWN DEEP INSIDE
AND AWAKEN WHAT YOU HIDE
LIFT THOSE CHAINS THAT HOLD YOU DOWN
AND THEN LISTEN TO THE SOUND

(Final Chorus)
AS YOU?RE SINGING YOUR SONG
AS YOU GO ALONG
GOING FROM DAY INTO NIGHT.
LIVING THE DREAM
LET GOD?S LOVE BEAM.
LEADING THE BLIND TO THE LIGHT (Repeat)

LEADING THE BLIND TO THE LIGHT
LEADING THE BLIND TO THE LIGHT

(Chorus)
HOW WONDERFUL TO ME?IS YOUR MAJESTY.
MY SOUL PROCLAIMS YOUR LOVE...YOU POURED IT OUT IN BLOOD.
THE MAKER OF THE LAND?MADE ME WHO I AM
MAY ALL MY DAYS BE SONGS OF ENDLESS PRAISE
TO YOUR LOVE.

(Verse 1)
YOU?RE MY ROCK, MY STRENGTH.
WHERE I LACK?YOU ARE ENOUGH.
WHEN I CALL YOU HEAR MY VOICE.
IN MY PAIN...YOU LIFT ME UP.

(Verse 2)
GOD FROM AGE TO AGE,
YOU HAVE LOVED ME FOR ALL TIME.
YOU GAVE ALL THAT I MIGHT LIVE
I AM YOURS AND YOU ARE MINE.

(Bridge)
WITH EACH BREATH I WANT YOU NEARER
WHERE I ACHE...YOU ARE THE CURE.
TAKE MY CARES AND TAKE MY SORROWS.
FILL ME UP...FOREVER MORE.

(verse 1)
Take me now forever.
Tell me that you?re mine.
Take me now forever.
Love me for all time.

Tell me that you need me.
Tell me you?ll be true.
Tell me that you love me
as much as I love you.

(chorus)
All I have is yours now.
All I have I give.
I pledge that I will stand beside you
as long as you shall live.

(verse 2)
Take me now and hold me.
Pull me to your heart.
Press our lips together.
We will never part.

As God is our witness
may this bond be blessed.
With Him as our anchor
We?ll survive all tests.

(Verse 1)
THE GOD OF ALL...BECAME A MAN
THANKS TO A VIRGIN?S ?YES??HE WAS BORN IN BETHLEHEM.
BY GRACE HE GREW...AND BECAME WISE
THAT EVERYONE COULD SEE WITH THEIR OWN EYES.

(Chorus)
LOVE?MERCY...GRACE
FORGIVENESS AND COMPASSION.
LOVE?MERCY...GRACE
FORGIVENESS AND COMPASSION.

(Verse 2)
HE LIVED TO LOVE?AND GAVE HIS ALL
AND EVEN WHEN REJECTED CARRIED OUT HIS CALL.
ARMS OPENED WIDE...GOD?S FACE TO SHOW.
THE WORD MADE FLESH SO ALL WOULD COME TO KNOW. (to chorus)

(Bridge)
HE CURED THE SICK?RESTORED THE BLIND
FREED THE OPPRESSED...THE LOST HE?D FIND
THE LAME WOULD WALK...THE DEAD WOULD RISE
THOSE IN DESPAIR...HE?D HEAR THEIR CRIES.
BUT IN THE END...THE ONLY WAY
TO MAKE IT CLEAR...A FINAL SAY
PIERCED AND BEATEN?AND BLEEDING SO
THAT EVEN IN DEATH?HE COULD SHOW. (to final chorus)

(Final Chorus)
LOVE...MERCY...GRACE
FORGIVENESS AND COMPASSION
LOVE...MERCY...GRACE
FORGIVENESS AND COMPASSION

(alternate voice during final chorus)
HE ROSE...HE LIVES?HE REIGNS?LOVE WINS FOREVER.
HE ROSE...HE LIVES?HE REIGNS?LOVE WINS FOREVER.
HE ROSE...HE LIVES?HE REIGNS?LOVE WINS FOREVER.
HE ROSE...HE LIVES?HE REIGNS?LOVE WINS FOREVER.

(Verse 1)
SING AND PRAISE AND PLAY OUR MUSIC
PROCLAIM WHAT GOD HAS DONE.
HE HAS SET THE CAPTIVES FREE
SALVATION NOW HAS COME.

(Chorus)
LET US SING! LET US SING!
LET US SING! LET US SING!
A NEW SONG! A NEW SONG!
A NEW SONG! A NEW SONG!

(Verse 2)
REJOICE O HEARTS THAT SEEK OUR MAKER.
GLORY IN THE LORD!
WE HAVE SEEN GREAT SIGNS AND WONDERS.
THE KINGDOM IS RESTORED!

(verse 1)
IT?S HARD TO SAY GOODBYE
IT?S HARD TO SEE IT END
BUT I?M WANTING YOU TO KNOW
I WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR FRIEND
BEFORE YOU GO YOUR WAY
THERE?S SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW
THERE?S SOMETHING I MUST SAY
BEFORE I LET YOU GO.

(chorus)
TAKE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED
THOUGH YOU MAY DO IT ALONE.
LET THE LORD?S LIGHT GUIDE YOU
UNTIL YOU FIND YOUR HOME.

(verse 2)
SO AS YOU LOOK AHEAD
REMEMBER WHAT WE HAD
ALL THE FUN AND JOY
THE TIMES WHEN WE WERE SAD.
HOLD THEM IN YOUR HEART
AND LEAN ON GOD AGAIN.
FOR SOMETHING NEW TO START
SOMETHING OLD MUST END.

(bridge)
BLAZE YOUR PATH TO FREEDOM
LISTEN TO YOUR CALL.
GO WHERE YOUR HEART LEADS YOU
TRUST GOD THROUGH IT ALL!

BACK TO TOP

Listed below are the lyrics to Bill Tonnis' debut album,
Listen To Your Heart.

1. I Want To Follow You | Listen to this track now!
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 | Listen to this track now!
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 | Listen to this track now!
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 | Listen to this track now!
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

BACK TO TOP

Listed below are the lyrics to Bill Tonnis' new album, Live to Love.

Listed below are the lyrics to Bill Tonnis' debut album, Listen To Your Heart.

Listed below are the lyrics to Bill Tonnis' new album,
Live to Love.

Listed below are the lyrics to Bill Tonnis' debut album,
Listen To Your Heart.