Lyrics
Verse 1
Even though I walk through the valley
Of the shadow of death
I will fear no evil
Because You're with me
You prepare a table before me
In the face of my enemies
Chorus
You never forsake me
Never forsake me
Though my world turns upside down
Your peace can still be found
You live inside me
Your presence to guide me
No matter what I'm going through
I'm gonna keep my eyes on You
Verse 2
Lord You're my shepherd
You're all that I need
You make me to lie down in peace
You lead me beside the still waters so sweet
My soul is restored at Your feet
Chorus
You never forsake me
Never forsake me
Though my world turns upside down
Your peace can still be found
You live inside me
Your presence to guide me
No matter what I'm going through
I'm gonna keep my eyes on You
Bridge
Your goodness and mercy will follow me
All of the days of my life
Your goodness and mercy will follow me
All of the days of my life
Chorus
You never forsake me
Never forsake me
Though my world turns upside down
Your peace can still be found
You live inside me
Your presence to guide me
No matter what I'm going through
I'm gonna keep my eyes on You
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Meaning & Inspiration
You Never Leave Me is built on the imagery of Psalm 23, moving from the valley of the shadow of death to the shepherd who leads beside still waters. The opening lines state that fear gives way because God is present, and the table prepared "in the face of my enemies" casts that presence as provision rather than escape.
The chorus carries the main claim: "You never forsake me." It links that assurance to a world that "turns upside down" and to a peace that can "still be found," then adds the plain resolve to "keep my eyes on You." A later section borrows the closing promise of the psalm, "Your goodness and mercy will follow me / All of the days of my life," and repeats it so the thought lingers. The result is a steady song of trust that stays close to the shepherd language of Scripture and applies it to ordinary hardship. Its wording is simple enough for a congregation to learn quickly and carry into difficult days.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 23:4 The psalm says there is no fear in the valley because the Lord is with the speaker.
- Psalm 23:6 The psalm promises goodness and mercy all the days of life.
- Hebrews 13:5 Scripture records God promising never to leave or forsake.