1. |
The Man From Galilee
02:09
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OK roll it
One two one two three [Spoken]
Well a blind man standing by the side of the road
He was a blind from birth, it was a heavy load
And though he lived a good life he could not see
Up walked the man from Galilee
He touched those eyes and he made that blind man see
There ain't never been nobody like the man from Galilee
Lazarus died and for four long days
He laid in the grave and he did not raise
His sisters kept saying how can this be
Up walked the man from Galilee
He said Lazarus come forth and he was set free
There ain't never been nobody like the man from Galilee
You got to stand on the rock to get your name on the roll
Do not stray, do not stroll
If you're all messed up and don't know what to do
Then brother I am talking to you
You got to stand on the rock to get your name on the roll
Do not stray, do the stroll
If you're all messed up and don't know what to do
Then brother I am talking to you
Well they nailed him to the cross, they laid him in the ground
They put soldiers at the grave and there were people walking round
Saying this is the end of christianity
Up rose the man from Galilee
When I die I know where I want to be
Standing in the presence of the man, yeah
There ain't never been nobody like the man, yeah
Never been nobody like the man from Galilee
And this is just the beginning
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2. |
Riding High
02:17
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High, riding high
On a trip in a ship through the sky
I keep looking through the cloud
Everything seems fine
Everything I'll ever want is mine
Riding high
Riding high
On a trip in a ship through the sky
I keep reaching through the mist
Melting fire with snow
Watching changes in the world below
Bap ba ba ba bap ba ba ba bap ba bap ba
Ba ba ba bap ba ba ba bap ba ba ba bap bap
I keep looking through the cloud
Everything seems fine
Everything I'll ever want is mine
High, riding high [x4]
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3. |
Nightmare #49
02:45
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I was playing guitar at 34th and M
When a man said are you him
I said am I who, he said I don’t know
So ineluctably I gave him a scenario
I said jump back, back in time
Back to ‘68, I didn’t have a dime
I was more poor than I’d ever been
And I was living like an orphan
In the city of sin
Yeah, that’s right
Uh huh oh
Capitol Records, Hollywood and Vine
I was following God, I was feeling fine
I was preaching on the corner
Singing in the streets
An ancient message with a modern beat
My hair was long
I might’a dressed like a bum
But my music made it clear
Where I was coming from
And where I’m going to
When my life is done
Well have you seen your brother baby
Standing in the son
In the son
In the son
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4. |
Be Careful What You Sign
04:59
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I was walking down the road when I bumped into you
I was walking down the road when I bumped into you
Mmm you stopped me, you touched me, you looked me in the eye
I had a feeling that you knew me, I decided you must die
I pulled out my Thornton special, I shot you in the head
I threw you in the alley way and I left you for dead
Uh
Then a man with a hat came up from behind
The sky went black and I thought I was blind
He put his hand inside my jacket and left a million dollar bills
He slipped his hand into my pocket and gave me women and thrills
And when I turned around to thank him, there was no one there but me
And both my hands were filled with sand, I was standing by the sea
We had dinner at eight and women at nine
The party was great till we ran out of wine
There was a knock upon the bedroom door, my knees began to shake
And this man came in and melted all the candles on my cake
He said I, I've come here to escort you, it's time for you to go
He opened up my body and he took away my soul
I was running down the road
I was running down the road, I was trying to leave
An' I saw you all alone in between the thieves
And when the lightning flashed I saw somebody hanging from a tree
As I turned to walk away I realized it was me
I pulled out my Thornton special, I shot me in the head
I threw me in the alleyway and I left me for dead
Ah down the road
Down the road [x3]
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5. |
The Outlaw
03:52
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Some say he was an outlaw
That he roamed across the land
With a band of unschooled ruffians
And a few old fishermen
No one knew just where he came from
Or exactly what he'd done
But they said it must be something bad
That kept him on the run
Some say he was a poet
That he'd stand upon the hill
And his voice could calm an angry crowd
Or make the waves stand still
That he spoke in many parables
That few could understand
But the people sat for hours
Just to listen to this man
Some say he was a sorcerer
A man of mystery
He could walk upon the water
He could make a blind man see
That he conjured wine at weddings
And did tricks with fish and bread
That he talked of being born again
And raised people from the dead
Some say a politician
Who spoke of being free
He was followed by the masses
On the shores of Galilee
He spoke out against corruption
And he bowed to no decree
And they feared his strength and power
So they nailed him to a tree
Some say he was the son of God
A man above all men
But he came to be a servant
And to set us free from sin
And that's who I believe he was
'Cause that's who I believe
And I think we should get ready
'Cause it's time for us to leave
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6. |
Shot Down
01:59
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I've been shot down, talked about
Some people scandalize my name
But here I am, talking 'bout Jesus just the same
I been knocked down, kicked around
But like a moth drawn to the flame
Here I am, talking 'bout Jesus just the same
Wo oh oh oh
I been rebuked for the things I've said
For the songs I've written and the life I've led
They say they don't understand me but I'm not surprised
Because you can't see nothing when you close your eyes
They say I'm sinful and backslidden
That I have left to follow fame
But here I am, talking 'bout Jesus just the same
Wo oh oh oh
Go Jonny
Yeah you wanna talk about my life, hey listen to me
You got your facts all backwards, one two three
And spreading rumors and gossip is a real bad game
The only name to spread is Jesus name
I've been shot down, kicked around
But like a moth drawn to the flame
Here I am, talking 'bout Jesus brother
Here I am, talking 'bout Jesus sister
Here I am, talking 'bout Jesus just the same
Wo oh oh oh
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7. |
The Sun Began To Rain
01:18
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A thief fell out of heaven with some loaded dice
But the lamb rolled a seven back to paradise
The bread was finally leavened so I had a slice
And the sun began to rain
Water swelled from fountains and then turned to wine
Rocks fell from the mountains in a chorus line
He came in tails and top hat and he looked so fine
Yes the son began to reign
A fox snuck in to steal away the grapes
But the man who ran the vineyard shut the gate
So he could not escape
And now we'll live forever in another land
Everything is ending like it first was planned
Did you get your invitation to come play in the band
And let the son begin to reign
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8. |
Watch What You're Doing
05:57
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Mo' guitar [Spoken]
Mmm, mama killed a chicken, she thought it was a duck
She put it on the table with his legs sticking up
Papa broke his glasses when he fell down drunk
Tried to drown the kitty cat, turned out to be a skunk
You gotta watch what you're doing
Didn't you know
Yeah you gotta watch where you're going
Didn't you know
Little Joe Billy went fishing for trout
Played hooky from school 'til the cops found out
Didn't have a father, was an only child
His mama never beat him so he grew up wild
You gotta watch what you're doing
Yeah
I knew a girl, sweet as could be
But she fell for a man like a chain sawed tree
She listened to his lies, was fooled by his charms
Now she's sitting with a baby in her arms
You gotta watch what you're doing
Didn't you know
You gotta watch what you're doing
You oughta know that
You gotta watch out
Watch out
Well everything's fine till things get bad
Then you sit around thinking 'bout the good times you had
But it ain't no good to lead a life of sin
If you don't shape up you know you'll never get in
You better watch what you're doing
Ah don't you know
You oughta know where you're going
Do you know
Some folks smile, they seem alright
Then you later find out it was an angel of light
Try to love everybody but don't be blind
'Cause some kind of people try to mess your mind
You gotta watch who you know yeah
Some folks say that the good Lord's dead
That he doesn't exist 'cept inside your head
I wonder how many gonna be surprised
When they look straight up and see him coming through the skies
You gotta watch what you're doing
Don't you know
'Cause he does yeah
You know he watches what you're doing
Yes he does
You better know where you're going (Ooh ooh)
Yeah yeah yeaow (Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
Well well well hutz sut sut
Well well well hutz hutz a mutza
C'mon pilgrim, you know he loves you
He loves you more than he loves this cloven earth
Don't make your life bad and start acting like an idiot
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9. |
Letters To The Church
04:22
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Every time I see you, you know I start to cry
I know what you’re doing and that you’re living a lie
And Jesus keeps calling outside your door
But you don’t love him like before
And you don’t listen anymore
You speak of compassion but you don’t really care
You can talk of heaven but are you going there
God’s trying to touch you but you’re out of reach
And you don’t practice what you preach
I know the shadows you seek, I know the places you're weak
Down you go
And you’re looking so much older
Down you go
And your spirit’s getting colder
So get the weight off your shoulder
Ooh
You seek after fortune and you live for yourself, oh oh-oh
You stand in the spotlight and leave God on the shelf
You smile, you gesture, each hair is in place
But I can see behind your face, the sorrow you can’t erase
Woh ho oh oh
Oh ho ho oh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
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10. |
Galaxy
04:38
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Anywhere
Anywhere
Any any anywhere in the galaxy
Anywhere
Anywhere
Any any anywhere in the galaxy
Anywhere
Anywhere
Any any anywhere in the galaxy
Anywhere in the galaxy
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It ain’t no good to lay in bed at night
And worry about the past
And think of how you could have done things differently
But things just happened way too fast
Just close your eyes and go to sleep
Let the angels guide your dreams
And let that pain unwind behind you
And float away on silent streams
You must live your life the best you can
Though you sometimes do your worst
And learn to laugh when you fail
It’s not the end of the world
Your life’s a play you can’t rehearse
Don’t make big plans for tomorrow
You can’t control what lies ahead
You must try to live each moment as it comes instead
There’s no use dreaming of a perfect future
Or regretting a troubled past
It’s only today that counts
Live it like it might be your last
It’s only today that counts
Live it like it might be your last
It never helps to worry
And it never hurts to pray
Tomorrow will come soon enough
Try to take care of today
Just relax and trust your life to God
The future is in his hands
Only faith will help you face this life’s demands
There’s no use dreaming of a perfect future
Or regretting a troubled past
It’s only today that counts
And it might be your last
It’s only today that counts
So live it like it might be your last
Live it like it might be your last
So live it like it might be your last
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12. |
Under The Eye
03:04
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When I was alone, all on my own
I'd sit myself down and take a look around
I'd think about my life, all the trouble and strife
And things that went wrong and lasted so long
All the agony and pride of emotion that died
Like a statue of stone, I thought I was all alone
Oh but that was just a lie, darkness magnified
'Cause somewhere up high, I was always under the eye
I shouldered my load
Then I took off down the road
I drove in my car
And I played my guitar, mon
I crashed in a plane
I really damaged my brain
And then I layed in my bed
With all this music in my head
The years have rolled by, I've watched the past die
But feelings remained like mercy much strained
Like a seed left unsown, like a leaf that was blown
Like a man who was blind, like there was a lock on my mind
Then a man came to me and he held out the key
And the lock hinge was blown, I had never been alone
Yeh that was just a lie, darkness magnified
And though I was not aware, all the time my father was there
Wellaoooaaoooaaoooaa I was always under the eye
Wellaoooaaoooaaoooaa I was always under the eye [x2]
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Aow put your life in Jesus' nail scarred hands
Just put your life in Jesus' nail scarred hands
He's the rock of ages
He's the sage of sages
He's the key to the promised land
So put your life in Jesus' nail scarred hands
I was blind but now I've learned to see
I was trapped but now I've been set free, ah-oh-ho
I was lost and alone, so far from home, I was losing sight of me
But now I'm warm and safe as I can be
So put your life in Jesus' nail scarred hands
Put your life in Jesus' nail scarred hands
You have heard the wondrous story (Oh oh-ah)
Now go and tell it 'cross the land (Oh ah ah ah)
Tell 'em, put your life in Jesus' nail scarred hands
Oh yeh right, I don't really have a verse to go here
So I'll just let the band play it one time
Play it Jonny, play it boys
Yeah that's nice
Put your life in Jesus' nail scarred hands
Put your life in Jesus' nail scarred hands (In his hands) (Oh yeah)
He's the rock of ages
He's the sage of sages
He's the key to the promised land
So put your life in Jesus' nail scarred hands
Just put your life in Jesus' nail scarred hands (Put your life in Jesus' hands) (In Jesus' hands)
Put your life in Jesus' nail scarred hands (Put your life in Jesus' hands)
Well Jesus is the rock and he rolled my blues away
I'm gonna play in his heavenly band (La la la la la la la la)
Put your life in Jesus' nail scarred hands
Put your life, you know where (in Jesus' nail scarred hands) in his hands, that's right
(Just put your life) you only got one, you might as well go put it in his hands) (in Jesus' nail scarred hands)
Woo-ooh
Rock of ages and sage of sages, that's right, he's the man
So put your life right into his hands (in Jesus' nail scarred hands), put it there
(Well put your life in Jesus' nail scarred hands) Put your life into his hands, put your life into his hands
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14. |
White Trash Stomp
03:41
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Going to Corpus to see grandpa Joe
Get me a haircut, eat at The Chilli Bowl
Sneak out the back door with a fishing pole
Me and my sister and my brother too
We sing in the desert like the coyotes do
Accidental touring in the human zoo
Ow ow ow
Naughty Nina played the eighty-eights
Never had no trouble getting the dates
Believe she's gonna surprise us at the pearly gates
Don't mock the albino, respect the octoroon
Our skin be like porcelain, pale as the moon
We dance the dysfunct hucklebuck but gonna rewrite the tune
Going up to Charlestown, I'm gonna see my ma
Feet up on the ottoman with my old pa
Then head for the kitchen, we'll sit around and jaw
Over skillet cornbread we discuss the law
Black-eyed peas, collard greens
Rochambeau, time to go
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15. |
Goodbye, Farewell
03:59
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Goodbye, farewell
We'll meet again
Somewhere beyond the sky
I pray that you will walk with God
Goodbye my friends, goodbye
The light grows dim
But in this hour
I have no tears to cry
My heart is full
My joy complete
Goodbye my friends, goodbye
I feel no loss of hope as I've grown older
Only this worlds weight upon my shoulder
My heart beats to a slower drum
So softly in my vein
The night is warm but in my sleep
I dream of heaven's rain
Everything I am I’ve tried to show you
And in this life I’ve been so blessed to know you
Goodbye, farewell
We’ll meet again
Somewhere beyond the sky
I pray that you will walk with God
Goodbye my friends, goodbye
Goodbye my friends, goodbye
Bye [Spoken]
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16. |
Selah
01:35
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Me and my brother went to Russia
We sang our songs and played our drums and guitars
Am I supposed to be impressed with Glasnost
Well what about the christians still behind bars
Selah [x4]
Oh oh
Selah [x4]
You ripped me off but I ain’t gonna sue you
Our father doesn’t like it when we act that way
Here take my cloak, but what good will it do ya
You’d feel much better if we’d stop and pray
Selah [x8]
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17. |
The Troubles
04:42
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You gotta go through changes
If you want to grow
You've gotta learn some lessons
You don't want to know
You're gonna end up places
Where you never been
You'll be a stronger person
When you get back again
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
There's a slow procession
On a lonely road
People start to cry
They've come to say goodbye
And friends help carry the load
But if you open your ???
And take it all in
You'll be a stronger person
When you get back again
You can run for the shelter
And hide in the shadows
When the sky is falling on you
Or you can open your heart
To the pain and the sorrow
'Til the storm is finally through
[Coughs]
It takes a lot of courage
To live this life
When the troubles come calling
And the tears start falling
It just cuts you like a knife
You've gotta stand your ground
When your world caves in
You'll be a stronger person
When you get back again
Na na na na da da na
Da na na na na ah ya ah ya ah ya
Ung da na da da da ah la de da na na
You can run for the shelter
And hide in the shadows
When the sky starts falling on you
Or you can open your heart
To the pain and the sorrow
'Til the storm is finally through
It takes a lot of courage
To live this life
When the troubles come calling
And the tears start falling
It just cuts you like a knife
You've gotta stand your ground
When your world caves in
You'll be a stronger person
When you get back again
When you get back again
When you get back
Be a stronger person
When you get back
Be a stronger person
When you get back
You'll be a stronger person
When you get back again
Ah da da da bum
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18. |
He Is A Friend
04:53
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He is a friend of mine
He is a friend of mine
His killing had deep purpose
The saving of mankind
He is a friend of mine
He died upon the cross
He died upon the cross
The sky began to darken
And the sea began to toss
He died upon the cross
He took away my shame
He took away my shame
Then when he died to save us
He forgave us just the same
He took away my shame
Ooh ooh ooh
Hoo ooh oh-hoo
He is a friend of mine
He is a friend of mine
His killing had deep purpose
The saving of mankind
He is a friend of mine
He is a friend of mine
He is a friend of mine
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19. |
I Love You
03:38
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Back in the pages of your mind [Spoken by Randy]
We can be together for now and forever
I love you, I love you
And when I'm praying I hear him saying
I love you, I love you
People all over the world, they're opening up
They're coming around, they're saying
I love you [x12]
Life is a mystery, love is a dancer
I love you, I love you
I had the questions but you had the answers
I love you, I love you
Oh but I need you so
I could never let you go-oh-no-oh
I love you [x6)
Oh I love you
I love you [x5]
Yes I love you, uh uh
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Wo-oh (Wo)
Wo-oh oh oh
Ow
[Laughter]
Larry and Randy didn't, it was almost rock and roll [Spoken by Randy]
We can be together for now and forever
I love you, I love you
Making it alright, sharing the sunlight
I love you
I don't remember the lyrics [Spoken by Larry]
I love you
Take my hand [Spoken by Randy]
We can be together
I can't remember the lyrics if you make up lyrics [Spoken by Larry]
Now and forever
I love you, I love you
And when I'm praying I hear him saying
I love you, I love you
I love you [x7]
Yeah
I love you [x9]
Wa ah ah ah (Din din, din din)
I love you [x9]
[Laughter]
Ooh
Ow
That's a lead he used to play
The leads are as good as the lyrics
All get down [Spoken by Larry]
Owooh
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20. |
Is God Dead
01:45
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Is God dead or is he just asleep
Sick in bed or buried six feet deep
Look at what a mess the world is in
Guess he's left it up to us, we should have left it up to
God's not dead, the world has been asleep
Sin has spread, the devil steals the sheep
People have to make a choice in life
On the verge of peace they always seem to find another knife
Take a look at the people passing by
Pushing you out of their way
Stop a moment and if you listen
You’ll hear the people say
Is God dead or is he just asleep (Is God dead or is he just asleep) [x3]
Is God dead or is he just asleep (Is he just asleep)
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21. |
Dear Malcolm, Dear Alwyn
02:52
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Dear Malcolm, dear Alwyn
You're my favorite singers in England
But I love you so much
You've got the holy spirit's touch
You're much more than just a two man band
I got a memo from Turner
He's a poet, I'm a learner
He said you're coming back to L.A.
Well I'll see you when you land
Hope your schedule's not too crammed
Know you can't, but I wish you could stay
I miss you my friend, oh yes
I think about you all the time
You're so far away
Well I hope you're feeling fine, alright uh
Got a message from Turner
[Mumble] I'm a learner
Said you're coming back to L.A., oh yeah
Do-na-nad du-nu-du-na-na
La la la la la la la
Go cha cha cha
Woo-ooh ooh
Well I miss you my friend, oh yes
I think about you all the time
You're so far away
And I hope you're feeling fine
Duh duh
La la la la na la and you're la la la la la
You're my favorite singers in England
And your songs are so simple
But they take me to the temple
I guess I'm just your number one fan
Oh oh ho ho oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh ho oh wo woh
Ho oh wo woh
Aah ah na nana
Um
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Larry Norman Los Angeles, California
American musician, singer, songwriter, record label owner, and record producer. Norman had a major influence on artists as diverse as The Pixies, Guns n' Roses, and U2. After his death in 2008 his most well-known album, 1972's Only Visiting This Planet, was selected for inclusion in The United States Library of Congress for its cultural significance and impact on American culture. ... more
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