The old and the wise have a message for us
They've learned to endure
They've learned how to trust
When they talk about God we can believe what they say

‘Cause the lives they have lived are the proof of their faith
In times of great sorrow when it feels like the end
An old man can say, “I have been there, my friend.
Don’t ever give up; don’t ever let go.
If there’s one thing I've seen, one thing I know…”

Your weeping may last through the night
But the sun will soon rise and you’ll be alright
What feels like a hurt that won’t ever heal
Will turn to compassion for what others feel
In the hand of the Lord there is purpose in pain
I say this because I've been there my friend
I've been there my friend.

Old man you have seen the troubles I face
Old woman you’ve shown me the meaning of grace
Those times when I feel I’m losing my way
I am comforted by every word that you say…
When you say…

Your weeping may last through the night
But the sun will soon rise and you’ll be alright
What feels like a hurt that won’t ever heal
Will turn to compassion for what others feel
The hand of the Lord brings purpose from pain
I say this because I've been there my friend

When the rain comes and pours all around
The ground shakes under your feet
Just know that you’re never alone
He won’t leave…He won’t leave

Your weeping may last through the night
But the sun will soon rise and you’ll be alright
What feels like a hurt that won’t ever heal
Will turn to compassion for what others feel
The hand of the Lord brings purpose from pain
I say this because I've been there my friend
I've been there my friend
I've been there my friend