Get Right With God

Album: Essence (2001)
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  • I would risk the serpent's bite
    I would dance around with seven
    I would kiss the diamondback
    If I knew it would get me to heaven

    [Chorus]
    'Cause I want to get right with god
    Yes, you know you got to get right with god

    I would burn soles of my feet
    Burn the palms of both my hands
    If I could learn and be complete
    If I could walk righteously again

    [Chorus]

    I would sleep on a bed of nails
    Till my back was torn and bleeding
    In the deep darkness of hell
    The damascus of my meeting

    [Chorus]

    I asked God about his plan
    To save us all from Satan's slaughter
    If I give up one of my lambs
    Will you take me as one of your daughters

    [Chorus] Writer/s: LUCINDA WILLIAMS
    Publisher: Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 2

  • Michelle from Fort Myers FloridaJust saw Lucinda Williams for the first time tonight. She is phenomenal, just absolutely loved her music
  • Raymond from Sydney , AustraliaFunny song. Obviously the artist knows none of the things she talks about will get her right with God. Seek me if you really want to get right with God.
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