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The Outlaw (Roots Remake)

from Only Visiting This Planet by Larry Norman

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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 young fishermen
No one knew just where he came from
Or exactly what he'd done
But they said it might be something bad
That keeps him on the run

Some say he was a poet
That he'd stand upon the hill
And his words 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

Yo-oh oh

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh [x2]

Some say he was a sorcerer
A man of mystery
He could walk upon the water
He could make a blind man see
And he conjured wine at weddings
And did tricks with fish and bread
He spoke of being born again
And raised people from the dead

Hmm-mm-mm-hmm-mm

Some say he was a radical
Who spoke of being free
He was followed by the masses
On the shores of Galilee
He spoke out against corruption
And 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 be ready
When it's time for us to leave

Oh yes I think we should get ready
Because it's almost time to leave

[Faint humming for most of the remainder of the song]

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from Only Visiting This Planet, released November 14, 1972

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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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