C F C
You've got to run to win the race
F G7
Go along the way and quick the pace
F C
So remember when you're worried faith is falling down
G7 C
That you got to bear a cross if you want to wear a crown
F C
Our Lord is testing us each day
F G7
He'll try us out in every way
F C
So don't despair when burdens fall around
G7 C
You got to bear a cross if you want to wear a crown
F C
You've seen some men rise to the top
F G7
Then fall apart if they should drop
F C
They can't live on without their wealth
G7 C
They blame the Lord above and they never blame themselves
F C
Out of these fallen some will rise
F G7
Accept their fate and realize
F C
That their own trial to God they'll hear the trumpet sound
G7 C
That you got to bear the cross if you want to wear a crown