I'm gonna go to a higher power I'm gonna go straight to the Lord He comforts me in my waking hours Watch over me if You please, if You please When I awake on Sunday morning I see the sun shine through the trees It causes me to be humble Watch over me if You please, if You please Take me to that higher power And let the light shine over me All my years, all my sorrow Set me free if You please, if You please All my life, You have followed Every step, every day in the arm of Your power Watch over me if You please, if You please I'm gonna go to a higher power I'm gonna go straight to the Lord He comforts me in my waking hours Watch over me if You please, if You please I'm gonna go to a higher power I'm gonna go straight to the Lord He comforts me in my waking hours Watch over me if You please, if You please