“The Lord Is My Shepherd”
Devotional

“The Lord Is My Shepherd”

Here’s a song version of Psalm 23, written to be singable, reverent, and suitable for gospel / folk worship. I’ve kept the language close to Scripture but shaped it for melody and repetition.
Paul Westbrook May 15, 2026
Psalm 23
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Notes & Transcript
Verse 1 G C G The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want G D G He gives me rest, my heart He calms G C G He leads me to the quiet streams G D G Restores my soul, makes me whole again Chorus C G Surely goodness, surely grace D G Will follow me all my days C G In the house of the Lord I’ll stay D G Forever and ever, Amen Verse 2 G C G He leads me on the righteous way G D G For His great name, for His glory’s sake G C G Though I walk through the shadowed valley G D G I fear no evil, You walk with me Chorus C G Surely goodness, surely grace D G Will follow me all my days C G In the house of the Lord I’ll stay D G Forever and ever, Amen Bridge, (Build softly) Em C Your rod and staff, they comfort me G D You prepare a table in front of me Em C My cup runs over, mercy poured G D I am anointed by the Lord Final Chorus C G Surely goodness, surely grace D G Will follow me all my days C G In the house of the Lord I’ll stay D G Forever and ever, Amen Outro G C G The Lord is my Shepherd… I shall not want G D G The Lord is my Shepherd… I shall not want
Paul Westbrook
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Paul Westbrook

Paul is a man trying to please God and doing his best to Help others in this World.