Gayla Drake Paul is an American guitarist and singer/songwriter. Born in I… Read Full Bio ↴Gayla Drake Paul is an American guitarist and singer/songwriter. Born in Iowa (December 3, 1964) she began playing guitar at the age of 4, and performed Old-time music, Bluegrass music and Celtic music throughout her formative years, finally recording her first CD of original music in 1994. She has released 14 additional recordings since that time, along with music for public television and independent films. In March 2009 she became managing editor of Premier Guitar Magazine.

Digital Dream Door ranks her as one of the top 100 acoustic guitarists on the planet.

How Can I Keep From Singing
Gayla Drake Paul Lyrics

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There is an endless song
Echoes in my soul
I hear the music ring

And though the storms may come
I am holding on
To the rock I cling

How can I keep from singing Your praise
How can I ever say enough
How amazing is Your love
How can I keep from shouting Your name
I know I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart want to sing

I will lift my eyes
In the darkest night
For I know my Savior lives

And I will walk with You
Knowing You'll see me through
And sing the songs You give

How can I keep from singing your praise?
How can I ever say enough, how amazing is your love?
How can I keep from shouting your name?
I know I am loved by the king, and it makes my heart want to sing

I can sing in the troubled times
Sing when I win
I can sing when I lose my step
And fall down again
I can sing 'cause You pick me up
Sing 'cause You're there
I can sing 'cause You hear me, Lord
When I call to You in prayer
I can sing with my last breath
Sing for I know
That I'll sing with the angels
And the saints around the throne

How can I keep from singing your praise
How can I ever say enough how amazing is your love
How can I keep from shouting your name a know I am loved by the king
And it makes my heart I am loved by the king
And it makes my heart I am loved by the king
And it makes my heart want to sing

I can sing

Overall Meaning

these lyrics initially speak about the everlasting nature of the praise of God, which echoes in the singer's soul like an endless song. They express the faith that even after tumultuous times, the singer holds onto the rock they cling to, and is lifted by the love of God. The chorus is the crux of the song - an emphasis on how impossible it is to keep from singing God's praise, for the singer is loved by the King - a reference to Jesus Christ. The second verse further underscores the singer's faith in the darkest night, and the knowledge that their savior lives. They sing the songs that God gives them, in the assurance that the Lord will see them through.

The final verse of the song then speaks of how the singer can continue to sing in all circumstances - in victory and loss, because their God always picks them up. They sing because they know God hears them when they call out in prayer, and their final breath will also be a song, as they join the angels and saints in heaven. The lyrics emphasize the power of faith, and the beauty of praising God.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EITHNE NI BHRAONAIN, NICKY RYAN, ROMA SHANE RYAN

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