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Dear John Lyrics by Mandisa

Overcomer (Deluxe Edition)

2013

[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
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Mandisa

Mandisa

About “Dear John” by Mandisa

Read the complete lyrics to "Dear John" by Mandisa from the album "Overcomer (Deluxe Edition)" in 2013. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Christian, Christian Pop, USA.

"Dear John" is performed by Mandisa. from the album "Overcomer (Deluxe Edition)" in 2013 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Dear John", explore more songs by Mandisa using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Dear John" is credited to Mandisa. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Dear John" appears on "Overcomer (Deluxe Edition)" in 2013.

Visit the Mandisa artist page at /artist/mandisa for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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