“i can”
by jade lundgren

Listen to Jade Lundgren’s debut album, featuring “I Can”
and many more uplifting songs.

A few words from jade

The song “I Can” was born during a time when I was discovering my strength—both physically and spiritually. I found my way to an incredible gym that was teaching me how to lift and find my inner athlete (which we all have in us!). The gym’s theme, inspired by Philippians 4:13, was “I can”— “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

During a writing session with former Emerging Sound interns, Sarah Hodges (Ward) and Allison Grokowsky (Kai), we decided to write a pop song, and the theme “I Can” felt like the perfect fit. Sometimes, we all need a simple reminder: through Christ, we can face life’s battles because He empowers us.

I envision this song as a source of encouragement for anyone facing difficulties, a reminder that God is their strength.

i can chord charts

"I Can" Chord Chart, Lead Sheet & Nashville Number Sheet for "I Can" from Jade Lundgren's self titled album. Other charts are .pdf downloads.

i can lyrics

Verse 1
One step, one step at a time
I tell my feet and I keep moving
Move aside, every doubt and fear
I am believing! Oh, believe me
There’s a fire inside of me!

Verse 2
So long, so long to the easy
Way of living, say goodbye now
Sky’s the limit, so I know I have to
Learn to fly now, I will fly now
Strength is rising up in me!

Chorus 1
I can! Do it! Make it!
I will get through, I will fight! I can!
Even if they Think I won’t, I know inside,
I can! You can watch me
Just don’t stop me, 'cause you can’t!
But I can! I can! I can!

Verse 3
Time now, now’s the time to stand
Up in the battle, I won’t sit down
Sit down's not an option
When I know I’m gonna take ground
Oh yes, I’m taking ground!
No more walls in front of me!

Verse 4
Crazy, they might think I’m crazy
But they’re crazy for not trying
Going through the motions
They’re not living, they’re just dying
But I'm alive and Hear this cry inside of me!

Chorus 2
I can! Do it! Make it!
I will get through, I will fight! I can!
Even if they Think I won’t, I know inside,
I can! You can watch me
Just don’t stop me, 'cause you can’t!
But I can! I can! I can!

Tag 1
I can! Oh, oh, oh! I can!
Oh, oh, oh! Oh, I can!
Oh, oh, oh! I can! I can! I can!

Chorus 3
I can! Do it! Make it!
I will get through, I will fight! I can!
Even if they Think I won’t, I know inside,
I can! You can watch me
Just don’t stop me, 'cause you can’t!
But I can! I can! I can!

Chorus 4
I can! Do it! Make it!
I will get through, I will fight! I can!
Even if they Think I won’t, I know inside,
I can! You can watch me
Just don’t stop me, 'cause you can’t!
But I can! I can! I can!

Tag 2
I can! Oh, oh, oh! I can!
Oh, oh, oh! Oh, I can!
Oh, oh, oh! I can! I can! I can!

JADE LUNDGREN BIO

Jade Lundgren is a deep well of an artist, passionate about all things creative, specifically singing, songwriting, and design. Rooted in her hometown, Jade is proud to be from Pittsburgh PA, where she and her husband have raised their three beautiful daughters. With an M.A. in Spiritual Formation from Wheaton College, and a love for theology, Jade can often be found reading books, studying, or quoting an early church father.

Her strong desire to know and teach the word of God well comes out in her songwriting. Currently a pastor at her local church, Jade has been leading worship for many years and started writing with Jennie Lee Riddle and the People & Songs family in 2012. In 2013, Jennie and Jade formed The Emerging Sound, where they collaborated with such artists as Micah Tyler, Lauren Daigle, Charity Gayle, and many others to pour into the next generation of songwriters. Jade is honored to be a part of the People & Songs team and The Band Table with fellow artists Jordan Merritt, Jonathan Lee McElhenney, and Cliff Preston.

“The crown jewel of my life is Jesus. He’s the high point, the whole point, and the most noteworthy thing about me. He interrupted the course of my normal teenage life, and at 16, opened my eyes to my need for a Savior and gave me the grace and courage to leave my normal life behind and follow Him. It’s the best thing that ever happened to me, and I have happily dedicated my life to loving and serving God however He sees fit” - Jade Lundgren

"I Can" by Jade Lundgren