[Chorus 1:]

Don't wait 'till the battle is over to shout now,

You know in the end, you're gonna win.

[repeat]



[Verse 1:]

When you're burdened down with the cares of life

and you feel all hope is gone.

Don't despair, God will be right there; 

when the battle is over'



[Chorus 2:]

When the battle is over, [x3]

we're going home.



[Verse 2:]

When the tears are streaming down 

and there's no one around,

and your striving seems in vain.

Hold your head up high, your deliverence is nigh';

when the battle is over'



[Bridge:]

Hallelujah [x5]