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You've Been
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Aug 16, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
James Fortune's song 'You've Been' is a heartfelt gospel track expressing deep gratitude to God for His faithfulness and protection. The lyrics recount personal struggles, including feeling overwhelmed and near death, but emphasize how God's voice and presence provided strength to persevere. The singer acknowledges that without God's intervention, he might have been lost, but instead he experiences blessings and a transformed life. The repeated refrain 'You've been so good to me' underscores a theme of thanksgiving and remembrance of God's goodness. The song encourages listeners to recognize God's hand in their lives and respond with praise and gratitude.
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People tried to bring me down
I felt like I couldn't live
But I always hear your voice
Telling me to just hang on in there
I should have been dead gone
Sleeping in my grave
But I can say that because of you I'm still here
You've been
(So good to me)
You've been
(So good to me)
You've been
(there for me, so how could I ever forget about you)
You've been
(So good to me)
You've been
(So good to me)
You've been
(So good to me)
There's been times when I felt like I would die from this pain
And live with a strain inside
But Lord you heard me and you answered when I called your name
You came and changed my life
Now things seems to go a little smoother
I seem to handle life a little better
I learned how to wait and have more patience
And I found out that
You keep blessing me
Time after time
Now I can say
You've been
(So good to me)
You've been
(So good to me)
You've been
(there for me, so how could I ever forget about you)
You've been
(So good to me)
You've been
(you complete me)
You've been
(So awesome, so how could I go another day without thanking you)
You've been
(So good to me)
You've been
(So precious to me)
You've been
(my father, and my healer)
You've been
(my provider)
You've been
(everything I need)
You've been
(you never left me in question)
If it had not been for your precious blood
I just might have let life overtake me and lost completely
I don't know where I would be
I probably would be dead right now if it had not been for your precious