Lord, I Need You

I'm just thinking back to the times when we were kids growing up

In the cotton fields of Mississippi

Mom and dad did all they could, but still, there were days

When we thought we wouldn't make it through

And so many nights when times really got hard

I could hear my mama down on her knees talking to the Lord

I could hear her saying words like these

"Lord, I need You

Please, tell me what to do

Oh Lord, I need You" (she said)

"Lord, I need You

Without You, I can't make it through

Oh Lord, I need You," yeah

I heard her say

"I fast and prayed

Just to make it through each day

Oh Lord, don't let me fall

For I have no one else I can lean and depend on

So Lord, please hear me, please hear me

When I call" (I heard her say, yes)

"Lord, I need You

Please, tell me what to do

Oh Lord, I need You (oh)

Lord, I need You

Without You, I can't make it through

Oh Lord, I need You (I bet I need You)"

(She said)

"Times are hard and all of our money is gone

But on your word, I'll forever stand (you see)

All of my children are depending on me and Dada

And Lord, we are doing

We are doing the best that we can"

(She kept praying)

Lord, I need you (Lord, I need You)

Please, tell me what to do (oh, Jesus)

Oh Lord, I need You (oh)

Lord, I need You (I need You)

Without You, I can't make it through

Oh Lord, I need You (I really, really need You, hey)

I've counted up the cost

I know I'll be lost without You

Oh Jesus, I'm holding onto my faith

Lord, come what may, I'll never doubt you

No-no-no-no, no, no

For I am calling on You

I know you will see me through, oh

Lord, I need You (I really do)

Please, tell me what to do (please, tell me what to do)

Oh Lord, I need You (I need You)

Lord, I need You (I really need You)

Without You, I can't make it through (no)

Oh Lord, (You know) I need You (yes)

Lord, I need you (I do)

Please, tell me what to do

Oh Lord, I need You (hey-hey)

Lord, I need You (I do, I do, I do)

Without You, I can't make it through (without You, I can't make it through)

Oh Lord, I need You

Oh Jesus, I need You (in my home)

I need You, Jesus (when I'm all alone, yes)

I can't make it without You (oh, no)

I'm leaning, I'm leaning and depending on You

Lord, I need You (You) (to be my guide)

I need You (You) (Lord, please stay by my side)

I need You with every step that I make

Oh, I need You (You) (my friend in trouble)

I need You (You) (stay closer than a brother)

Oh, I need You (I do) with every breath that I take

Oh, oh, Jesus

Oh, I need You (stay by my side)

I need You (please be my guide)