Hello everyone, the following lyrics and chords are for the new song, (Outside) My Own Little World, by Matthew West. This song is a great song that is challenging us to step outside of our “Own Little Worlds”, and be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Song: (Outside) My Own Little World
By: Matthew West
CAPO 6 INTRO: Em-C-G (x2) Verse 1
Em C G
In my own little world it hardly ever rains
Em C G
I’ve never gone hungry, always felt safe
Em C G
I got some money in my pocket shoes on my feet
Em G C
In my own little world population me
Em C G
I try to stay awake through the Sunday morning church
Em C G
I throw a twenty in the plate but I never give ’til it hurts
Em C G
And I turn off the news when I don’t like what I see
Em G C
It’s easy to do when it’s population me
Chorus 1
D G C What if there’s a bigger picture C G D What if I’m missing out D G C What if there’s a greater purpose C G C G D I could be living right now D C G D Outside my own little world
Verse 2
(Em) (C) G
Stopped at the red light, looked out my window
Em C G
I saw a cardboard sign said “Help this homeless widow”
Em C G
Just above that sign was the face of a human
Em G C
I thought to myself, “God, what have I been doing?”
Em C G
So I rolled down my window and I looked her in the eye
Em C G
Oh how many times have I just passed her by
Em C G
I gave her some money then I drove on through
Em G C
In my own little world there’s population two
(chorus)
Bridge G C G D Oh O Ohhhhh, Oh O Ohhhhh G C Oh O Ohhhhhhhhh Verse 3
Em C G
Father break my heart for what breaks Yours
Em C G
Give me open hands and open doors
Em C G
Put Your light in my eyes and let me see
Em G C
That my own little world is not about me
Chorus 2
D G C What if there’s a bigger picture C G D What if I’m missing out D G C What if there’s a greater purpose C G D That I could be living right now D G C I don’t wanna miss what matters C G D I wanna be reaching out D G C Show me the greater purpose C G C G D So I can start living right now. D C G D Outside my own little world, D C G D My own little world D C G D My own little world
I hope you enjoy the song! We really need to live outside our own little worlds and notice the bigger picture. Look for My Own Little World from YouTube on the right sidebar so you can play along with it. (Thanks Anna for bringing this song to my attention and getting me a great head start on the chords and layout!)
In God’s Love and Grace,
Born in 1989, Colton (the author of LivngForJesus) is child of God, husband, soon-to-be father (baby on the way), the Outreach & Youth Director at Gateway Christian Church and a graphic/web designer. He has had a passion for ministry since his mid-teens....
It’s great to see a Christian using today’s media to reach even more people. this is a great song, and i was wondering if you could do “Only You can save” by Chris Sligh as well.
you have made a big influenece in my life i can relate to all your songs. never stop you will and are influencing so many other people too….! and some day i am going to write songs too…