Kris Kristofferson Johnny Cash
Elvis Presley and JD Summer
Why Me, Lord?
Kris Kristofferson,
Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley
| Midi 1 (F97) Midi 2 (G100) Midi 3(G118) |
| For Diatonic harmonica See YouTube videos below |
| Written by Kris Kristofferson |
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(Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so help me Jesus, I know what I a m.)
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Why me Lord? What have I ever done,
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To deserve even one of the pleasures I've known?
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Tell me, Lord, what did I ever do that was worth loving you
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or the kindness you've shown?
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Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so help me Jesus, I know what I a m.
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But, now that I know that I've needed you so help me Jesus,
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my soul's in your hand.
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Try me Lord, if you think there's a way I can try to repay
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all I've taken from you.
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Maybe Lord, I can show someone else what I've been through myself
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on my way back to you.
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Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so help me Jesus, I know what I a m.
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But, now that I know that I've needed you so help me Jesus,
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my soul's in your hand.
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Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so help me Jesus, I know what I a m.
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But, now that I know that I've needed you so help me Jesus,
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my soul's in your hand..
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Jesus, my soul's in your hands...
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Kris Kristofferson
Johnny Cash
Elvis Presley and JD Summer
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