[Intro]

[Verse 1]

You've been hanging onto bitterness

You can't forget the words he said

When he packed his bags and left

You're downing in your anger

Cause he promised you forever

And you feel like you're a wreck

[Pre-Chorus]

You can rise above it all

There's freedom if you let it go

[Chorus]

When Forgiveness wins

Hope is born and peace restored

Forgiveness wins

When every right is laid aside

The darkness

Defeated Love breaks in

When Forgiveness wins

[Verse 2]

You lit 18 candles on his cake

He called and told you he'd be late

But later never came

You met the man that took your son

He was so distraught and overcome

But you offered him grace

[Pre-Chorus]

[Chorus]

[Bridge]

2000 years ago

The earth shook, the veil was torn

When you bled and died

You covered all our shame

Conquered and crushed the grave

Your mercy brings new life

When Forgiveness wins

When Forgiveness wins [Chorus]