Tom: D Intro: D G D/F# A D G D My life goes on in endless song A D above earth's lamentations, G D I hear the real, though far-off hymn A D that hails a new creation. F#m Bm Through all the tumult and the strife D A I hear it's music ringing, D G D It sounds an echo in my soul. Bm A D How can I keep from singing? D G D But though the tempest loudly roars A D I hear the truth, it liveth, G D and though the darkness round me close Bm A D songs in the night it giveth. F#m Bm No storm can shake my inmost calm D A while to that rock I'm clinging. D G D Since love is Lord of heaven and earth Bm A D G Bm A D Bm A D Bb7 how can I keep from singing? Eb Ab Eb When tyrants tremble in their fear Bb Eb and hear their death knell ringing, Ab Eb when friends rejoice both far and near Cm Bb Eb how can I keep from singing? Gm Cm In prision cell and dungeon vile Eb Bb our thoughts to them are winging, Eb Ab Eb when friends by shame are undefiled Cm Bb Eb how can I keep from singing? Ab Cm Bb Eb Cm Bb Eb