[Verse 1]

Dear John, how you doin'?

I've been thinkin' about you

I'm not sure how to say it

But I've been prayin' daily

For some kind of a breakthrough

[Pre-Chorus]

I've said this a thousand times

And I know you don't see my side

But I do it 'cause I love you

So, dear John, here’s the truth

[Chorus]

There's freedom on the other side of

Things that keep us tied up and afraid (Ooh)

There's hope in every situation

No matter what you're facing every day

But it's up to you (It's up to you)

You get to choose (You get to choose)

Your Father is waiting there with open arms

[Verse 2]

Dear John, people hurt you

And you know I've been hurt too

There's no way to escape it

Don't let your pain be wasted

No, don't let it get the best of you

'Cause God took my broken parts

And gave me a brand new start

Now I'm walking, breathing, living proof

And, dear John, he can do this for you

[Chorus]

There's freedom on the other side of

Things that keep us tied up and afraid

There's hope in every situation

No matter what you're facing every day

But it's up to you (It's up to you)

You get to choose (You get to choose)

Your Father is waiting there with open arms

[Bridge]

Dear John, it's a not a list of do's and don'ts

Not a record of your faults

He gave his life to pay it all

Dear John, he loves you just the way you are

You are forgiven by his scars

Just open up your heart, your heart

Oh, oh, oh

[Chorus]

There's freedom on the other side of

Things that keep us tied up and afraid

Oh, there's hope in every situation

No matter what you're facing every day

But it's up to you (It's up to you)

You get to choose (You get to choose)

Your Father is waiting there with open arms

[Outro]

Dear John, oh

Dear John, mm

Dear John, ooh

Dear John, oh