Derek Charles Johnson's DEBUT Album "Carry On" available for purchase at www.derekcharlesjohnson.com


Carry On
© 2014 PerfectTree Music | Words and Music by Derek Charles Johnson All rights Reserved

Verse 1

All Creation cries to its Creator
In these troubled times, we need a Savior
Through the storms of life, You are an anchor
In the pain and strife, we find Your favor

Chorus 1
 
God we come to You
Let our hearts be renewed
Give us the strength to carry on
May everything we do
Bring honor to You
Give us the strength to carry on    (We carry on)

Verse 2

Set our minds upon heaven's glory
Fill our hearts with words of Your great story
And where sin abounds, bring grace and mercy
Let the joy we've found be what the world sees

Chorus 2

God we come to You
Let our hearts be renewed
Give us the strength to carry on
May everything we do
Bring honor to You
Give us the strength to carry on      We carry on   We carry on 

Bridge 

Let our witness, be Your goodness
Help us press on to the prize









Carry On

Derek Charles Johnson's DEBUT Album "Carry On" available for purchase at www.derekcharlesjohnson.com


Makes Me Wanna Sing 
© 2014 PerfectTree Music | Words and Music by Derek Charles Johnson All rights Reserved

Verse 1

This blessed assurance
This amazing grace
From the depths of Your love, I cannot hide    whoa
I was lost till You found me
I was blind but now I see
Your touch oh Lord restored my life

Chorus 

And it makes me wanna sing
It makes me wanna shout
Makes me wanna tell the world what it's all about
That all my hope is in You
This joy that I have found
This world could never bring
I’m filled with praises for my King
And all my hope is in You

Verse 2

Now nothing can keep me
From the love of Christ my Lord
My heart is found in You alone  whoa
Heaven's promise is waiting
I will rest in Your peace and know
That one day I'll bow before Your throne 

Bridge

Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now I’m found
Was blind but now I see







Makes Me Wanna Sing

Derek Charles Johnson's DEBUT Album "Carry On" available for purchase at www.derekcharlesjohnson.com


You Are Good 
© 2014 PerfectTree Music | Words and Music by Derek Charles Johnson All rights Reserved

Verse 1

Show me a sign give me a reason to leave this place
I am restless inside, I need a glimpse of Your face
When all that I have known seems to bring me so far from home
Keep me looking for You so that I never roam

Pre-chorus 1

In the longing I wait for You
In this in-between, I wait for You

Chorus 1

Oh God of Heaven God of all my days
Your ways are perfect, they are not my ways
And I will declare that You are good

Verse 2

Teach me Your ways help me to walk in Your holy truth
I so easily stray...I'm prone to wander from You
When all that I have known seems to bring me so far from home
Keep me looking for You so that I never roam

Pre-chorus 2

In the longing I wait for You
In this in-between, I wait for You, I wait for You

Chorus 2

Oh God of Heaven God of all my days
Your ways are perfect, they are not my ways
And I will declare that You are good
Oh God of Heaven come and fill me up
My cup is empty but You are enough
And I will declare that You are good

Bridge

From the mountain to the valley, You are good
In every season of this life, You are good
In the highs and lows, down this winding road, there is one thing that I know
You are good  
You are good














You Are Good

Derek Charles Johnson's DEBUT Album "Carry On" available for purchase at www.derekcharlesjohnson.com and for download online through music sites such as iTunes, Amazon, Emusic

King Of Glory 
© 2014 PerfectTree Music | Words and Music by Derek Charles Johnson All rights Reserved

Verse 1

From the rising of the morning sun
To the setting of the same
You are faithful over all the Earth
You are constant, You remain

Pre-chorus

We will lift our hands in praise to You
We will worship all You are

Chorus 1

King of Glory – come write Your story on our hearts
You are Holy – we are changed by who You are

Verse 2

From the moment that our lives begin
To end of our days
You watch over every step we take
You are good in all Your ways

Chorus 2

King of Glory – come write Your story on our hearts
You are Holy – we are changed by who You are
King of Glory – help us see Heaven here with us
You are Worthy – worthy of all our praise and love

Bridge

Come stir our hearts
Take us deeper with You

King Of Glory

Derek Charles Johnson's DEBUT Album "Carry On" available for purchase at www.derekcharlesjohnson.com and for download online through music sites such as iTunes, Amazon, Emusic

The Solid Rock *re-imagined 
© 2014 PerfectTree Music | Words and Music by Derek Charles Johnson, Edward Mote, and William Batchelder Bradbury All rights Reserved

Verse 1

My hope is built upon nothing less
Than Jesus' precious blood and righteousness
I simply dare not trust the sweetest frame
But 'ever wholly lean on Jesus' name

Verse 2

When darkness seems to veil His lovely face
I will rest on His unchanging grace
And tho' the winds may blow in the stormy gale
My anchor always holds within the veil

Chorus

On Christ the Solid Rock I stand
My foundation is secure
I'm standing on His promises
For I know they will endure 
All other ground is sinking sand
All other ground is sinking sand

Verse 3

His oath, His covenant, His precious blood
Support me in the overwhelming flood
And when all around my soul gives way
He then is all my help and hope and stay

Bridge

Don't let me wander from all of the wonder
I've found in You 
Lord keep me grounded, it's true I have found that
All my hope's in You

The Solid Rock *re-imagined

Derek Charles Johnson is a Christ-follower, worship leader, blogger, and songwriter residing in Spring Hill, Tennessee.  His musical style blends acoustic-driven and synth-laden melodies alongside warm, rich vocals.  His newest single "Pray" will be available for streaming and download in 2019.   

Derek’s entry into music and ministry was not typical.  Born and raised in Duluth, Minnesota, he first attended school to become a pharmacist.  After several years working in healthcare, he realized God had been placing a burden on his heart for ministry.  In 2009, he went back to school to focus on a worship minister degree.  Upon graduating, Derek spent 7 years on staff as a worship pastor in South Dakota.  During that time, he recorded his first full-length album “Carry On” with producer Tommee Profitt (Capitol CMG).  The album has led to several opportunities to lead worship and perform in live settings including music festivals and various churches across the country.   

Now having moved to Tennessee, Derek and his family are following a call they believe God has placed on their hearts.  Derek states, “My goal is to tell people about the love of Jesus and use music as a way to draw people to Him.  After being in vocational ministry, I believe God is calling me to step out in faith and use the opportunities I have to point to Him.”  

Derek is gearing up to release new music soon, having recorded several individual singles with producer Jay Speight (Bottle Rockit Productions).  "I know every artist says this, but I believe these new songs are the best work I've done and I've asked God to bring about His perfect will throughout this process.  I cannot wait to release these songs and am excited about the doors God is opening!"   

Derek is available for booking at churches, conferences, music festivals, and other events.