1. I've been battered, bruised and torn, but I'm still here; Some days my life was filled with fear, but I'm still here. So many times I had to fight just to stay in the right; I have failed so many times, but I'm still here. 2. I have many disappointments, but I'm still here; There were days when I thought I could not make it Lord, but I'm still here. So many storms I had to bear, Lord for your joy they can't compare Storms of sickness, storms of strife, but I'm still here. 3. I've been abused and misused, but I'm still here. Been persecuted and accused, but I'm still here. Lord it's such joy, such joy to know that Your love has kept me so Through the valley I had to go, but I'm still here. I'm still here to praise Your name, Lord I'm still here--You took the blame. Seems that my life was all so wrong, but Your love has kept me strong. In the gloom and despair, Lord Your love has kept me here. I cry and I cry, but