The songwriter acknowledges that they thought they knew best and had the answers, but their choices led them to where they are now. They realize the truth is becoming clear - that God knows better than they do. The songwriter has let go of their need to know all the reasons, accepting that God knows better and can show them the way.
The songwriter acknowledges that they thought they knew best and had the answers, but their choices led them to where they are now. They realize the truth is becoming clear - that God knows better than they do. The songwriter has let go of their need to know all the reasons, accepting that God knows better and can show them the way.
The songwriter acknowledges that they thought they knew best and had the answers, but their choices led them to where they are now. They realize the truth is becoming clear - that God knows better than they do. The songwriter has let go of their need to know all the reasons, accepting that God knows better and can show them the way.
I thought I did what's right And faith has made it easy
G C D To see the best thing I can do I thought I had the answers Is put my trust in you G C Em Refrain I thought I chose the surest road Bridge: C D Eb Bb Gm F G But that road brought me here I saw one cloud and thought it was a sky Verse 2: Eb Bb Gm F So I put up a fight C And told you how to help me I saw a bird and thought that I could Now just when I have given up follow The truth is coming clear Eb Bb Gm F Refrain: C G C Em D But it was you who taught that bird to You know better than I fly G C D C F C D E You know the way If I let you reach me will you teach me G C Em D Refrain: I've let go the need to know why C D G B E Abm F# For you know better than I You know better than I Verse 3: B E F# If this has been a test You know the way I cannot see the reason B E Abm F# But maybe knowing I don't know I've let go the need to know why Is part of getting through E F# B Verse 4: For you know better than I