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SOLDIER'S STORY

from DARE TO DREAM by Joseph James & Will Adkins

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SOLDIER'S STORY | Joseph James

[OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO] (Coming Soon!) Watch for it!

THIS SONG IS DEDICATED to all of our ACTIVE MILITARY and VETS, to my grandson, my nephew, my uncle, my other family and friends who are or have been in the military. I was only briefly in the Air Force. We feel your pain and we just want to help in whatever way we can. We value your lives and what you've done for our country. I hope to see you all on the AMERICA DARE TO DREAM TOUR. Keep walking forward! Keep dreaming and going for your dreams! There are people counting on you staying alive and not giving up. They need you too!

One morning after counseling a dear friend who is a vet, as well as many others I've talked to especially on Fort Carson and the Air Force Academy, I awakened at 3 in the morning. The Lord told me to write a new song for my new DARE TO DREAM Album called SOLDIER'S STORY. He cares so much for all of us. During the next 3 hours while I was in and out of sleep, I saw the whole story in dreams. As I awakened to get up for the day, I heard the Lord tell me these words, 'Jesus, take the wheel!' After I had showered, I went in the other room and my wife called me over to look at a meme on her computer. The second to the last line in the meme was 'Jesus, take the wheel!' Knowing the Lord was very serious about this song, I immediately went over to my computer and wrote out the story as I had seen it and then started to write it in song format. Then I went to the studio to start putting it together.

It is my hope that this song reaches many, whether military or not, especially during those deep, dark moments in their life where everything seems impossible and there is no hope. The Lord met me in one of those moments and saved my life. I had lost everything and felt like a complete failure, but He wasn't through with me. He picked me up off the broken path from which I had fallen face first in the mud and started the process of rebuilding my life, so I know He can do it for anyone else. Hope, Peace, Love, Grace and His favor to you all.

I have found, to my surprise, that this song is for everyone not just our military. A dear friend told that she identified with this song even though she wasn't military. We all have those "classified" places in our hearts that we've locked up to anyone trying to peer in, but we need to unlock the door in order to truly be free.

It is my hope that this song eventually goes viral and gets into the hands of all who need to hear its message. If you like it, please pass it on and watch for the final SOLDIER'S STORY in Music Video (COMING SOON!) I am looking for soldiers and vets to be in this video.

LYRICS & GUITAR CHORDS | www.joseph-james.net/JJ10/index.php/2020/04/27/soldiers-story-song-joseph-james-chords-lyrics/

SPECIAL THANKS
EXTRA VOCALS | Will Adkins

DARE TO DREAM Album YouTube Playlist | www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLscNptsfU5LOTWIO_PpkVA3yl8IKR-jf1

SOLDIER'S STORY (Lyric Video) Rumble | rumble.com/vajqi3-soldiers-story-joseph-james-official-lyric-video.html

The DARE TO DREAM, WE ARE AMERICAN, and the SOMEBODY'S HERO Albums are now complete for the AMERICA DARE TO DREAM Tour! Hope to see you on the road.

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Janiece's Story, Biography, Upcoming Movie | Check out her incredible story of miracles, GoFundMe Project for the Movie, and how you can get an Autographed, Limited Edition Color Biography |
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Blessings in life's journey.
Joseph James

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SOLDIER’S STORY | w/m Joseph James | © 01.06.20

[VERSE 1]
I am a soldier of the good ole USA.
I’ve joined with the forces, a patriotic thing,
Protecting my country, letting freedom ring,
Not prepared for all, I’ve done and seen,
Wicked memories, getting the best of me.

[CHORUS]
Can’t tell my fam' or friends ‘bout this dreadful war inside,
This prison in my soul, consuming me alive.
I once had purpose, destiny and dreams,
The door to this prison, is locked up from within,
This one thing stops me now, you know it’s classified,

[VERSE 2]
There is only One, who knows what I have done.
He knows everything, so I can let Him in.
I’ll unlock my door, ‘cause I need His love.
Evil’s in this world, it wasn’t my choice,
Precious memories, twisted by love and war.

[VERSE 3]
I am a lover, my spouse will testify.
Cherishing the moments, our dreams still yet to be.
Passion drives me forth, onward in my quest,
I’ll get back to the place, where I have strayed,
Revving my engines, Jesus take this wheel.

[CHORUS 2] Last Time
I’ll tell my fam' and friends ‘bout this changing place inside
This nightmare in my soul, is giving me new strength.
Now I have purpose, destiny and dreams,
The door to this prison, is opened up with love.
Nothing stops me now, not even classified, I am free!

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from DARE TO DREAM, track released May 1, 2020
Joseph James Vocals & All Instruments
Will Adkins Background Vocals

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Joseph James Helotes, Texas

Joseph James has been writing music and singing since 1988 and has now written over 400 songs. His music covers several genres, Contemporary Christian with a folk, country, rock style. He has just released 3 new albums in his studio. He plays the keys, guitar, and drums.

He is now booking for his new tour, AMERICA DARE TO DREAM Tour. More info on his website: www.joseph-james.net ... more

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