[VERSE 1]
The stone was set, the guard was sworn
Night sealed the tomb where hope was torn
The earth believed the war was done
The grave had closed on God's own Son
But deep within that borrowed ground
A greater verdict thundered loud
The Spirit stirred the silent clay
And death began to lose its sway
[PRE-CHORUS]
The gates that closed on every man
Could not withstand the risen Lamb
[CHORUS]
Jesus holds the keys
Death lost its claim
The grave unlocked
At Jesus name
No iron door
Can keep its hold
The King who died
Now reigns above
Jesus holds the keys
[VERSE 2]
The tyrant ruled with silent breath
Every road would end in death
Kings and prophets, strong and wise
All were laid where darkness lies
But when the morning split the stone
Death discovered it was not the throne
The prison keeper lost command
The keys were taken by His hand
[PRE-CHORUS]
The ancient lock of Adams fall
Could not contain the Lord of all
[CHORUS]
Jesus holds the keys
Death lost its claim
The grave unlocked
At Jesus name
No iron door
Can keep its hold
The King who died
Now reigns above
Jesus holds the keys
[BRIDGE]
Listen
The grave is not the end of us
Listen
The stone will move for us
When the trumpet splits the sky
And the buried saints arise
Every lock will break apart
At the voice that shakes the dark
The earth will hear the chains release
Because forever He holds the keys
[FINAL CHORUS]
Jesus holds the keys
Death lost its claim
The grave unlocked
At Jesus name
No iron door
Can keep its hold
The King who died
Now reigns above
Jesus holds the keys
