Because Of You

[Verse 1] I've had my share of good and bad news I've had to cry when no one else knew Felt all alone like nobody could really understand But I heard you whisper a sweet melody Said give me your burdens, give them to me Today I stand, Lord, stronger and wiser because of you [Chorus] Because of you Because of you Because of your love and grace and mercy I made it through And no, I'm not perfect Sometimes I fall Yet, Lord, you've been there whenever I call And if anyone asks me how did I make it It's because of you, you you you [Verse 2] Strong for my family I have to be But tell me who's strong, who's strong for me? Who gives me strength and courage and wisdom to make it through? But there's not a friend, no, not one None that can help you, not like the Son If anyone asks me how did I make it It's because of you, oh [Chorus] It's because of you It's because of you, yeah Because of your love and grace and mercy I made it through No, I'm not perfect And sometimes I fall But yet, Lord, you've been there whenever I call If anyone asks me how did I make it If anyone asks me how did I, how did I go through If anyone asks me how did I make it If anyone asks me how did I go through If anyone asks me, Tamia, how did you do it? It's because of you