Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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"O Lord, you are the centre of my life: I will always praise you."

Composed by Paul Inwood, 'Centre of My Life' (based on Psalm 16) is a beloved staple of Catholic liturgy. Our piano and guitar arrangement brings a fresh, acoustic intimacy to this prayer of trust and surrender. Ideal for Communion, Ordinary Time, or funerals.

🎹 Instrumental / Backing Track:
Looking for an accompaniment for your parish? Access our acoustic track here: youtu.be/8TDvkD_TJpg

📖 Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:08 Refrain: O Lord, you are the centre
0:32 Verse 1: Keep me safe, O God
1:28 Verse 2: I will bless the Lord
2:23 Verse 3: And so my heart rejoices
3:19 Verse 4: You will show me the path

📜 Lyrics:
Refrain: O Lord, you are the center of my life:
I will always praise you, I will always serve you,
I will always keep you in my sight.

1. Keep me safe, O God, I will take refuge in you.
I say to the Lord, “You are my God.
My happiness lies in you alone;
my happiness lies in you alone.”

2. I will bless the Lord who give me counsel,
who even at night directs my heart.
I keep the Lord ever in my sight:
since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm.

3. And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad;
even in safety shall my body rest.
For you will not leave my soul among the dead,
nor let your beloved know decay.

4. You will show me the path of life,
the fullness of joy in your presence,
at your right hand, at your right hand
happiness forever.
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