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“Next to Me” by Emeli Sandé (Faith Version)

By Christi Given

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Hello PI Girls! Here’s my acoustic faith cover of “Next to Me,” one of my favorite Sandé tracks:

Here are the lyrics if you want to follow along!

“NEXT TO ME” (FAITH VERSION)

Revised lyrics by Christi Given

You will find Him sitting with the lonely

Even those up all night until three

You will find Him when you call upon Him

You will find Him, you’ll find Him next to me

You can call upon Him to chase the devil

Who robs and steals and kills ’cuz he’s a thief

You won’t ever find God being unfaithful

You will find Him, you’ll find Him next to me

(CHORUS)

Next to me, oo-oo

Next to me, oo-oo

Next to me, oo-oo

You will find Him, you’ll find Him next to me

I’ve never met someone just like my Savior

I’m blown away by his love for me

If you ever wonder where it is you’ll find Him

You will find Him, you’ll find Him next to me

If you want to know who it is I mention

Call upon His name and grace for free

Just know that He is always always present

You will find Him, you’ll find Him next to me

(CHORUS)

Watch the original music video here:

What do you think of my “Faith Version,” PI Girls? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Christi Given http://www.christigiven.com

Christi Given is a former Trinity Broadcasting Network host for the JUCE TV NETWORK, and has been featured on the Hillsong Channel. Her passion is to reach the youth with the Gospel and her music. Given has been writing for Project Inspired since 2011, and hopes to encourage the younger generation in their faith.

4 COMMENTS

Maryon April 26, 2014 At 13:04

LOVE IT! God bless you <3

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Keerthi Gudapati April 27, 2014 At 04:52

Great. You’ll find him next to me

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jazmne benjamin April 29, 2014 At 19:37

i really it! and it has such a better message to it! , God bless!

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Grace Reamer June 3, 2014 At 18:14

love it! I wish I was better at guitar because i can always see how a secular song can become a worship song. It’d be fun to do this 😀 Great Job!!

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