verse 1
Dm
I was alone and idle, I was a sinner too,
Gm
I heard a voice from heaven
Dm
Say there is work to do, I took the
Dm
Master's hand and joined heaven’s band,
Bb Am Dm
Now I’m on the battlefield for my Lord.
F
Yes, I’m on the battlefield for my Lord,
Bb F
Yes, I’m on the battlefield for my Lord;
Dm
I promised Him that I would serve Him till I die.
Bb Am Dm
Now I’m on the battlefield for my Lord.
verse 2
Dm
I lost my flag in battle, my staff is in my hand
Gm Dm
I’m taking it to Jesus, over in the glory land
Dm
This distant land I trod, crying sinner come to God
Bb Am Dm
Now I’m on the battlefield for my Lord
F
Yes, I’m on the battlefield for my Lord,
Bb F
Yes, I’m on the battlefield for my Lord;
Dm
I promised Him that I would serve Him till I die.
Bb Am Dm
Now I’m on the battlefield for my Lord.
verse 3
Dm
I’m fighting for my Saviour, the battle is most won
Gm Dm
The trumpet will be sounding, the coming of the Son
Dm
I’ll lay my armour down, take up my robe and crown
Bb Am Dm
Then I’ll walk the golden streets with my Lord
F
Yes, I’m on the battlefield for my Lord,
Bb F
Yes, I’m on the battlefield for my Lord;
Dm
I promised Him that I would serve Him till I die.
Bb Am Dm
Now I’m on the battlefield for my Lord.
F C Dm
I promised Him that I would serve Him till I die.
Bb Am A Dm
Now I’m on the battlefield for my Lord.