CENTER OF MY JOY

This Stellar award winning song was written by William and Gloria Gaither, and Richard Smallwood in 1987, and it
was performed by award winning R&B/Gospel singer Ruben Studdard in his 2004 album I need an Angel.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBj2AQdoj3Q

Key E-flat Major

Je-sus You're the cen-ter of my joy
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All that's good and perfect
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Comes from You
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You're the heart of my contentment
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Hope for all I do
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Je-sus You're the center of my joy
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solo 1:
When I've lost my direction
You're the compass for my way
You're the fire and light when
Nights are long and cold
In sadness You are the laughter
That shadows all my fears
When I'm all alone
Your hand is there to hold
(Repeat Chorus)

solo 2:
You are why I find pleasure
In the simple things in life
You're the music in the meadows
And the streams
The voices of the children
My family and my home
You're the source and finisher
Of my highest dreams

(Repeat Chorus)
Vamp
Back-up response:
Je-sus, you are the center of my joy, Je-sus, you are the center of my joy
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(swap)
Je-sus, you are the center of my joy, Je-sus, you are the center of my joy
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(swap)
Je-sus, you are the center of my joy, Je-sus, you are the center of my joy
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Je-sus, you are the center of my joy,
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oh oh
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my joy!
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