Chords
Verse
D A Bm F#m
As the deer panteth for the water
G A7 D A
So my soul longs after Thee
D A Bm F#m
You alone are my heart's desire
G A D A
And I long to worship Thee
Chorus
Bm G D
You alone are my strength, my shield
G Em F#
To you alone may my spirit yield
D A Bm F#m
You alone are my hearts desire
G A D A
And I long to worship Thee
Verse2
D A Bm F#m
You're my friend and you are my Brother
G A D A
Even though you are a King
D A Bm F#m
I love You more than any other
G A D A
So much more than anything
Verse3
D A Bm F#m
I want You more than gold or silver
G A7 D A
Only You can satisfy
D A Bm F#m
You alone are the real joy giver
G A D A
And the apple of my eye
Lyrics
Verse 1
As the deer panteth for the water
So my soul longs after Thee
You alone are my heart’s desire
And I long to worship Thee
Chorus
You alone are my strength, my shield
To you alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship Thee
Verse 2
You’re my friend and you are my Brother
Even though you are a King
I love You more than any other
So much more than anything
Verse 3
I want You more than gold or silver
Only You can satisfy
You alone are the real joy giver
And the apple of my eye
For Japanese version, As the Deer (Panteth For The Water) 鹿のように – Japanese
From the psalm 42:1
As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God.