Behind the Walls of Me

Lyrics

[Verse 1] They call me sharp, they call me cold, But there's a warmth they've never known. I speak the truth, I don't pretend, I'd rather love than just defend. Behind the honest words I give, A tender heart still longs to live. [Chorus] I persevere through every storm, I always forgive, I keep love warm. Let them see past the walls of me, The good, the grace, the peace I seek. Lord, give me courage, hold me near, Remember the goodness in me, Cheree. [Verse 2] Family, friends, those who think they know me but really don't — they've never seen the nights I gave when no one asked, put others first and myself last. I'm sincere, I'm real, I'm true, More love inside than shows to you. [Chorus] I persevere through every storm, I always forgive, I keep love warm. Let them see past the walls of me, The good, the grace, the peace I seek. Lord, give me courage, hold me near, Remember the goodness in me, Cheree. [Bridge] I lost a love the world can't mend, A sorrow only faith could tend. Yet still I rise, still I forgive, Still I have goodness left to give. [Verse 3] 77 and standing strong, Though lonely roads have been so long. Love me for who I am inside, Not what I hold, not empty pride. The strength it took to just be true — God knows my heart, and now you do. [Chorus] I persevere through every storm, I always forgive, I keep love warm. Let them see past the walls of me, The good, the grace, the peace I seek. Lord, give me courage, hold me near, Remember the goodness in me, Cheree. [Outro] So when they speak my name someday, Let them know I cared this way. Honest, generous, sincere and free — That's the heart of Cheree.