I See the Ark

Words and Music by Jim E. Davis

© 1994 HIM Music

 

Key: Eb

 

 

Chorus:

 

               Eb

I see the Ark comin’ up the road

 

                Bb7                        Eb

I see the Ark comin’ up the road

 

        Eb               Bbm/G   Ab                  Abm

The Spirit of the Lord is finally comin’ home

 

                Eb/Bb                     Eb

I see the Ark comin’ up the road

 

 

Verse I:

 

         Eb

King David built a brand new car

 

                     Bb                        Eb

To bring the Ark of God back home

 

                        Eb/G                 Ab                          Ab/F

It wasn’t very long before he found out that was wrong

 

      Bb

He could not move the Spirit on his own

 

 

Verse II:

 

                    Eb

The second time he brought the ark

 

                     Bb                        Eb

He took the time to do things right

 

                                 Eb/G                   Ab                        Ab/F

And when he saw it coming, he just could not help himself

 

      Bb                                                      Eb

He danced before the Lord with all his might

 

 

Verse III:

 

                   Eb

I think it’s time to sanctify

 

              Bb                          Eb

And purify our hearts from sin

 

                            Eb/G     Ab                 Ab/F

The Spirit of the Lord is looking for a dwelling place

 

Bb                              Eb

Open up and let him in

 

 

Ending:

 

        Eb                Bbm/G  Ab                  Abm

The Spirit of the Lord is finally comin’ home (8x)

 

               Eb/Bb

I see the Ark (music stops)

 

                           Ab7

(Comin’ up the) road

 

Eb

Road