When I Hear You Call
Gary Valenciano
Note: Original key is 1/2 step higher (G#)
Intro: G-C-; (3x)
G pause
C G-C-G-C-
When I look into those bright eyes
C G-C-G-C-
So young, always so ready to run
C Bm Em
Then I see your change when fun subsides
Bm C
And new colors start to arise
A7
There's a hidden picture
D
That wasn't seen outside
Refrain
G C
When you run, don't tire
G C
Keep on reaching, higher
G D/F# Em
Even (when/if) the pain and trouble
C D
Bring you down sometimes
G C
I will see you through
G D/F# Em
I'm forever right here with you
G D/F#
Even (when/if) you feel
Em C D
You don't need me around
Chorus1
Am7 G
I will be your friend, forever
C Em
I will be your one, big brother
Am7 G
Even when I see you fall
D
I will be your father
G-Am-Cm-G
When I hear you call
C G-C-G-C-
Don't cry, this is not the end nor goodbye
C G-C-Am-Em-
But begin, to know I'm with you 'til the end
C
And when you pray
Bm Em
I will hear every word you say
Bm C
And so with all my promises made
A7
For one like you
D
Someone who's especially made
(Repeat Refrain)
Chorus2
Am7 G
I will be your friend, forever
C Em
I will be your one, big brother
Am7 G
Even when I see you fall
D G
I will be your father, yeah
Am7 D
I will be your friend, forever
G D/F# Em
I will be your big brother
Am7 G
Even when I see you fall
D pause
I will be your father
Em C
Be your friend, your brother
D G-C
When I hear you call
G-C
Lift you when you fall
G
When I hear you call