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Verse 1:
G C D
I almost let go.
G
I felt like I just couldn't take life anymore.
My problems held me bound depression weighed me down.
C G
But God held me close, so I wouldn't let go.
D
God's mercy kept me, so I wouldn't let go.
Verse 2:
(G)
I almost gave up.
G
I was right at the edge of a breakthrough but I couldn't see it
The devil really held me; but Jesus came and grabbed me
C G
And He held me close
So I wouldn't let go.
D
God's mercy kept me, so I wouldn't let go.
Chorus:
G Em
So I'm here today because God kept me.
G D
I'm alive today, only because of His grace.
G
Oh
He Kept me
God Kept me
D
He kept me
So I wouldn't let go
Verse 3:
G C D
I almost let go.
G
I felt like I just couldn't take life anymore.
My problems held me bound depression weighed me down.
C G
But God held me close, so I wouldn't let go.
D
God's mercy kept me, so I wouldn't let go.
Song History
Published: March 24, 2022
Last Updated: September 10, 2025