As the Deer

1984, 2006 Maranatha Praise Music by Martin J. Nystrom & J.S. Bach
Words by Martin J. Nystrom Arranged by BURYL RED
Key D (4/4)
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As the deer pan-teth for the wa-ter So my soul lon-geth af – ter you a – lone.
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You a–lone are my heart’s de – sire and I long to wor–ship you. For
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You a–lone are my heart’s de – sire and I long to wor–ship you; for you, for
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You a–lone are my heart’s de – sire and I long to wor–ship you. For
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you a – lone are my strength my shield; to you a–lone may my spir – it yield.
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lone are my strength my shield; to you a–lone may my spir – it yield.
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you a – lone are my strength my shield; to you a–lone may my spir – it yield.
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you a – lone are my strength my shield; to you a–lone may my spir – it yield.
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You a–lone are my heart’s de – sire and I long to wor–ship you.
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1. As the deer pantheth for the water,

So my soul longeth after you.
You alone are my heart’s desire,
And I long to worship you.
You alone are my strength my shield;
To you alone may my spirit yield.
You alone are my heart’s desire,
And I long to worship you.
2. You’re my friend and your are my brother,
Even though you are a King.
I love you more than any other,
So much more than anything.
3. I want you more than gold or silver,
Only you can satisfy.
You alone are my real joy giver,
And the apple of my eye.

Courtesy of Aloysius Fonkeng Tindong, Buea – August 2015