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Why Me, Lord?

Why me Lord? What have I ever done
To deserve even one of the pleasures I've known.
Tell me, Lord, what did I ever do
That was worth loving You,
And the kindness You've shown.

Chorus:
Lord help me, Jesus, I've wasted it so,
Help me, Jesus, I know what I am.
But, now, that I know that I've needed You so,
Help me, Jesus, my soul's in Your hands.

Tell me, Lord, if You think there's a way
I can try to repay all I've taken from You.  
Maybe, Lord,  I can show someone else
What I've been through myself,
on my way back to You.

Chorus:
Lord, help me, Jesus, I've wasted it so,
Help me, Jesus, I know what I am.
But, now, that I know that I've needed You so,
Help me, Jesus, my soul's in Your hands.
Help me, Jesus, my soul's in Your hands.

Kris Kristofferson
(Words and Music - 1971)
WMA
Why Me, Lord?

1.
D                                                            G                     
Why me Lord?   What have I ever done
                          D                                             A
To deserve even one of the pleasures I've known.
         D                                   G
Tell me, Lord, what did I ever do
           D                       G
That was worth loving You,
           A                            D
And the kindness You've shown.


Chorus:

G                                             D
Lord help me, Jesus, I've wasted it so,
              A                                D
Help me, Jesus, I know what I am.
G                                                  D
But, now, that I know that I've needed You so,
             A                                         D
Help me, Jesus, my soul's in Your hands.


2.

D                                                              G                     
Tell me, Lord, if You think there's a way
                   D                                       A
I can try to repay all I've taken from You.  
          D                                               G
Maybe, Lord,  I can show someone else
       D                                  G
What I've been through myself,
         A                     D
On my way back to You.



Kris Kristofferson
(Words and Music - 1971)
(LYRICS WITH GUITAR CHORDS BELOW)