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The Highwaymen - Why Me (American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Coliseum, 1990)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Highwaymen
Highwaymen
Performer
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Performer
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Performer
Waylon Jennings
Waylon Jennings
Performer
Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson
Performer
Reggie Young
Reggie Young
Guitar
J.R. Cobb
J.R. Cobb
Guitar
Bobby Emmons
Bobby Emmons
Keyboards
Bobby Wood
Bobby Wood
Keyboards
Danny Timms
Danny Timms
Keyboards
Mickey Raphael
Mickey Raphael
Harmonica
Robby Turner
Robby Turner
Steel Guitar
Mike Leech
Mike Leech
Bass
Gene Chrisman
Gene Chrisman
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Chips Moman
Chips Moman
Producer
Tony Castle
Tony Castle
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

God bless you
This one goes out especially for the Vietnam fans
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
Or the kindness You've shown?
Lord, help me, Jesus, I've wasted it
So help me, Jesus, I know what I am
But now that I know that I need a new soul
Help me, Jesus, my soul's in Your hand
Try 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
Lord, help me, Jesus, I've wasted it
So help me, Jesus, I know what I am
Now that I know that I need a new soul
Help me, Jesus, my soul's in Your hand
Jesus, my soul's in Your hand
Right back at you
God bless you
Written by: Kris Kristofferson
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