Higher Ground

You've been my inspiration
 And I've loved you or so long
 And in my times of desperation
 I was weak and your love made me strong
 So in those times when you can't stop
 The rain from falling
 When you raise your voice
 And think, no one hears you calling
 When you need someone
 And you think you've looked everywhere
 You better think again
 'Cause I'll be there
 I'll be standing on higher ground
 When the water's getting deep
 And there's no one else around
 I'll be standing on higher ground
 I'll be there for you I will care for you
 I swear to you I won't let you down
 Higher ground is the place I found
 Through the love you gave me
 When I was down
 (And) the highest part in every heart
 Is when you give to someone else
 Without thinking of yourself
 I'll be standing on higher ground
 When the water's getting deep
 And there's no one else around
 I'll be standing on higher ground
 I'll be there for you I will care for you
 I swear to you I won't let you down
 And in my times of desperation
 When I was weak your love made me strong
 So in those times when you can't stop
 The rain from falling
 When you raise your voice
 And think, no one hears you calling
 When you need someone
 And you think you've looked everywhere
 You better think again
 'Cause I'll be there
 I'll be standing on higher ground
 When the water's getting deep
 And there's no one else around
 I'll be standing on higher ground
 I'll be there for you I will care for you
 I swear to you I won't let you down
 These hands were made to help you
 Just to touch you and to give
 All the love that you've been giving me
 And in my heart is whre you live