Why Me Lord
Written and recorded by Kris Kristofferson
[3/4 time]
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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
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That was worth loving you or the kindness you’ve shown
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CHORUS: Lord help me Jesus I’ve wasted it so
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Help me Jesus I know what I am
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Now that I know that I’ve needed you so
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Help me Jesus my soul’s in your hand
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Tell me Lord if you think there’s a way
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I can try to repay all I’ve taken from you
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Maybe Lord I can show someone else
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What I’ve been through myself on my way back to you
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Jesus my soul’s in your h-a-n-d