They made their promises, then they walked away Fair-weather friends are gone for good You never cared about what others had to say And through it all you understood You are my prayer in times of trouble I'll be your answer when you call Shelter you, shelter me Wake up but keep dreaming that you were born to fly When your heart is heavy like a stone I'll lift your burden high until you realize That through the storm you soldiered on You are my prayer in times of trouble I'll be your answer when you call Oh, you've shown me that your actions Speak louder than your words You are my prayer in times of trouble And I'll be your answer when you call You are my prayer in times of trouble I'll be your answer when you call When you need me, hey, hey-hey, yeah I'll be your answer when you call I'll shelter you, shelter me