Gotta Go Back

Words and Music by Jim E. Davis

© 1994 HIM Music

Key: G

Chorus:

 F        F^# G                                             C                               G

(Gotta go back) gotta go back, gotta go back to the old-time way

 F        F^# G                                             C                               G

(Gotta go back) gotta go back, gotta go back to the old-time way

D⁷

Back to the old-time altar, where they stayed and prayed all night

G

Back to the old-time pulpit, where they stood for black and white

               C                                 D⁷

Gotta go back, gotta go back

                          G

To the old-time way

Verse I:

G

Back in the good ol’ days, I’ve heard it many times

            C⁷                                             G

How revival swept across this mighty land

          D⁷

And I have a strong desire to feel the burning fire

                  C⁷                    D⁷

One more time, oh, Lord, take us back again!

Verse II:

G

Revival isn’t free; you’ve got to pray the price

          C⁷                                                    G

Down on your knees like saints of yesterday

       D⁷

The plan is still the same, for God has never changed

                  C⁷                    D⁷

One more time, oh, Lord, teach us how to pray!