Difficulty
Intermediate πͺ
Rate for accuracy
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β Verse 1:
D D7
When shadows fall and the night covers all
G
There are things that my eyes cannot see.
Gm D
I never fear, for the Saviour is near.
Em A D
My LORD abides with me!
β Chorus:
G A F#m Bm
How can I fear? Jesus is near!
Em A7 D
He ever watches over me!
G A F#M Bm
Worries all cease; He gives me peace.
Em A A7 D
How can I fear with Jesus?
β Verse 2:
D D7
When I'm alone and I face the unknown
G
And I fear what the future may be,
Gm D
I can depend on the strength of my Friend!
Em A D
He walks along with me.
β Chorus:
G A F#m Bm
How can I fear? Jesus is near!
Em A7 D
He ever watches over me!
G A F#M Bm
Worries all cease; He gives me peace.
Em A A7 D
How can I fear with Jesus?
β Verse 3:
D D7
Jesus is King! He controls everything!
G
He is with me each night and each day.
Gm D
I trust my soul to the Saviour's control;
Em A D
He drives all fear away!
β Chorus:
G A F#m Bm
How can I fear? Jesus is near!
Em A7 D
He ever watches over me!
G A F#M Bm
Worries all cease; He gives me peace.
Em A A7 D
How can I fear with Jesus?
Song History
Published: November 6, 2023
Last Updated: September 10, 2025