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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Recording Engineer
Rick Rubin
Rick Rubin
Producer
Jim Scott
Jim Scott
Mixing Engineer
Stephen Marcussen
Stephen Marcussen
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Why me Lord?
What have I ever done
To deserve even one
Of the blessings I've known
[Verse 2]
Why me Lord?
What did I ever do
That was worth love from you
And the kindness you've shown
[Verse 3]
Lord help me, Jesus
I've wasted it
So help me Jesus
I know what I am
[Verse 4]
Now that I know
That I've needed you
So help me Jesus
My soul's in your hand
[Verse 5]
Try me Lord
If You think there's a way
That I can repay
What I've taken from you
[Verse 6]
Maybe Lord
I could show someone else
What I've been through myself
On my way back to you
[Verse 7]
Lord help me, Jesus
I've wasted it
So help me Jesus
I know what I am
[Verse 8]
Now that I know
That I've needed you so
Help me Jesus
My soul's in your hand
Jesus, my soul's in your hand
Written by: Kris Kristofferson

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