How Can I Keep From Singing Chords

Key: C# Verse 1: C F My life flows on in endless song C G Above earth's lamentation C F I hear the real, tho' far-off hymn G7 G7/B C That hails a new creation Chorus: C G C Thro' all the tumult and the strife C G I hear that music ringing C F C It sounds an echo in my soul Am G C How can I keep from singing?

Verse 2: C F What though the tempest 'round me roars C G I know the truth, it liveth C F What though the darkness 'round me close G7 C Songs in the night it giveth Chorus: C G C No storm can shake my inmost calm C G C While to that rock I'm clinging C F C Since love is Lord of heav'n and earth G C How can I keep from singing? Verse 3: C F When tyrants tremble, sick with fear C G And hear their death knells ringing C F When friends rejoice, both far and near C G7 C How can I keep from singing? Chorus: C G C In prison cell and dungeon, vile C G Our thoughts to them are winging C F When friends by shame are undefiled Am G C How can I keep from singing?