Even before you saved my life You saw every teardrop that I cried Through all of my days and nights You never left my side Even when I fell far away Your love it always stayed the same Even through all this time You never left my side I'm talking 'bout a friend who never leaves Who's always got my back when I fall to my knees Who took all of my shame and he called me by name Oh, Lord, I'll never leave your side Now that we met it's history You set me free, I'm free indeed What could I ever need When you're always by my side I'm talking 'bout a friend who never leaves Who's always got my back when I fall to my knees Who took all of my shame and he called me by name Oh, Lord, I'll never leave your side