When Peter stepped out on the stormy Sea of Galilee
With all the angry billows rolling round
His feet stayed on the water when his eyes were on the Lord
But when he looked away then he started going down
And when he saw the crippled man there at the temple gate
Begging alms from everyone he'd meet
Peter turned and said I've no silver or gold but what I have I'll gladly give to thee
I remember when a hand reached down for me
I've got the upper hand
When troubles come my way I've got the upper hand
To guide me everyday
When a storm is raging round me or when I'm caught in sinking sand
Jesus reaches down and I take the upper hand
Once I was sinking in an ocean of sin til Jesus put my feet on solid ground
But every now and then I get my eyes upon a storm
And soon there's troubled waters all around
Day after day there's a battle raging on with sword and shield I'll fight another round
But the adversary knows when I'm weak and battle worn
And he sends his evil forces all around
But with a strong hand I know I'll stand my ground
Cause I've got the upper hand
When troubles come my way I've got the upper hand
To guide me everyday
When a storm is raging round me or when I'm caught in sinking sand
Jesus reaches down and I take the upper hand
When troubles come my way I've got the upper hand
To guide me everyday
When a storm is raging round me or when I'm caught in sinking sand
Jesus reaches down and I take the upper hand
I've got the upper hand