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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson

Vocals

John Willis

Acoustic Guitar

Larry Paxton

Bass Guitar

Allison Krause

Harmony Vocals

Vince Gill

Harmony Vocals

Stephen Bruton

Mandolin

Jim Cox

Organ

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson

Songwriter

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Fred Mollin

Producer

Jay Landers

Executive Producer

Lyrics

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 lovin' 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've needed you so

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

But now that I know that I've needed you so

Help me, Jesus, my soul's in your hand

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 hand

Jesus, my soul's in your hand

Written by: Kris Kristofferson

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