G
I could play the background
D
I could play the background
Em                       C
Cause I know sometimes I get in the way
                     G
So won't You take the lead, lead, lead
                     D
So won't You take the lead, lead, lead
                    Em
And I could play the background, background
                      C
And you could take the lead

[Verse 1]
G
It's evident you run the show, so let me back down
D
You take the leading role, and I'll play the background
Em
I know I miss my cues, know I forget my lines
C
I'm sticking to your script, and I'm reading all your signs
G
I don't need my name in lights, I don't need a starring role
D
Why gain the whole wide world, If I'm just going lose my soul
Em
And my ways ain't purified, don't live according to Your Word
C
I can't endure this life without Your wisdom being heard
G
So word to every dancer, for a pop star
D
'Cause we all play the background, but mine's a rockstar
Em
Yeah, so if you need me I'll be staged right
C
Praying the whole world will start embracing stage fright
G
So let me fall back, stop giving my suggestions
D
'Cause when I follow my obsessions, I end up confessing
Em
That I'm not that impressive, matter of fact
C
I'm who I are, a trail of stardust leading to the superstar

[Chorus]
G
I could play the background
D
I could play the background
Em                       C
  Cause I know sometimes I get in the way
                     G
So won't You take the lead, lead, lead
                     D
So won't You take the lead, lead, lead
                    Em
And I could play the background, background
                      C
And you could take the lead

[Verse 2]
G
I had a dream that I was captain of my soul
D
I was master of my fate, lost control. and then I sank
Em
So I don't want to take the lead, 'cause I'm prone to make mistakes
C
All the folks who follow me, going end up in the wrong place
G
So let me just shadow you, let me trace your lines
D
Matter of fact, just take my pen, here, you create my rhymes
Em
'Cause if I do this by myself, I'm scared that I'll succeed
C
And no longer trust in you, 'cause I only trust in me
G
And see, that's how you end up headed to destruction
D
Paving a road to nowhere, pour your life out for nothing
Em
You pulled my card, I'm bluffing, You know what's in my hand
C
Me, I'm just going to trust you, You cause the dice to land
G
I'm in control of nothing, follow you at any cost
D
Some call it sovereign will, all I know is you the boss
Em
Man, I'm so at ease, I'm so content
C
I'll play the background, like it's an instrument

[Chorus](x2)

[Bridge]
G
I know I'm safest when I'm in Your will, and trust Your Word
D
I know I'm dangerous when I trust myself, my vision blurred
Em
And I ain't got no time to play life's foolish games
C
Got plenty aims, but do they really Glorify Your name
G
And it's a shame, the way I want to do these things for You
D
Don't even cling to you, take time to sit and gleam from You
Em
Seems You were patient in my ignorance
C
If ignorance is bliss, it's 'cause she never heard of this