Closer to me,   I'm tired and I'm weak.   Every breath within me   Is longing just to be,      Closer to You,   So I face the road ahead,   Cos I know there's no comparing   To what's waiting at the end.      Let the rain start falling where it will.   I will run through this valley just to climb to that hill.   If the ask why I'm smiling after all I've been through,   It's cos I'm just a day closer to you.      Closer to me,   I hear you whisper on the wind.   You say although my life is fading,   A new one will begin.      Closer to You,   And I know I'm not alone,   Cos I can hear you in the distance,   Saying, "You are nearly home."      Let the rain start falling where it will.   I will run through this valley, just to climb to that hill.   If they ask why I'm dancing though my days may be few.   It's cos I'm just a day closer to You.      Closer to me,   You're in the laughter and the tears   Of the ones I leave behind me   Who have prayed me through the years.      Closer to You,   And I know it won't be long   Til You're running down the pathway,   Just to take me in Your arms.      Let the rain start falling where it will.   I will run through this valley just to climb to that hill.   If they ask why I'm singing though my life's almost through.   It's cos I'm just a day closer.   I'm just a day closer   I'm just a day closer to You.