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Lyrics
Verse 1
Once upon a time in a faraway land
The King of all the universe stretched out His hand
He spoke into the darkness, “Let there be light,”
And this is where the story begins
This is where the story begins
Verse 2
Once upon a time in a curse-ridden land
The King of all the universe came as a man
He spoke into the darkness, “I am the Light,”
And this is where the story begins
Pre-Chorus
Meanwhile, back in heaven, God, the Living Word
The Author and Perfecter of faith has sworn to return
Chorus
And never again will tears be cried
And never again will we have to die
This isn’t the end, this is the start of life
It’s a happy ever after
Verse 3
Once upon a time in a sin-stricken land
The King of all the universe died as a Lamb
The earth quaked as the darkness swallowed the Light
But this is where the story begins
Chorus 2
Never again will victory hide
And never again will He have to die and
Never again will darkness swallow light
And never again will tears be cried
And never again will we have to die
This isn’t the end, this is the start of life
It’s a happy ever after
Pre-Chorus 2
Meanwhile, back in heaven, God, the Living Word
The Author and Perfecter of faith is soon to return
Verse 4
Only for a time we will eagerly wait
The King of all the universe is coming to reign
Soon will be no darkness; He is the light
And this is where His glory begins
Chorus
And never again will tears be cried
And never again will we have to die
This isn’t the end, this is the start of life
Chorus 3
The End (once upon a time), our tears will dry and
The End, (once upon a time) our victory’s nigh and
The End, (once upon a time) darkness is swallowed by light
It’s a happy ever after
This is where His glory begins