Sinner's Prayer
B.B. King & Ray Charles攀攀 Lyrics
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Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy on me.
Well if I've done somebody wrong, Lord, have mercy if you please.
I used to have plenty of money, the finest clothes in town,
But bad luck and trouble overtaken me, bound to get me down.
Please have mercy, Lord have mercy on me.
Well if I've done somebody wrong, Lord, have mercy if you please.
Keep on working now, child.
Lord every morning.
Well if I've been a bad boy, baby, I declare I'll change my ways.
I don't want bad luck and trouble to follow me all my days.
Please have mercy, Lord have mercy on me.
Well if I've done somebody wrong, Lord, have mercy if you please.
"Sinner's Prayer" is a gospel-blues song performed by B.B. King and Ray Charles, released in 1993. The song reflects on feelings of remorse, asking for mercy and forgiveness. The lyrics encompass themes of repentance, redemption, and the ability to change one's ways. The first two lines of the song, "Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy on me," serve as a repeated plea for forgiveness throughout the song.
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Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy on me.
I ask for the mercy of the Lord in my life and for forgiveness of my sins.
Well if I've done somebody wrong, Lord, have mercy if you please.
I seek forgiveness for the wrongs I have committed against others and hope for mercy from the Lord.
I used to have plenty of money, the finest clothes in town, But bad luck and trouble overtaken me, bound to get me down.
I used to have wealth and success, but now I am facing difficulties and misfortunes that are bringing me down.
Keep on working now, child. Lord every morning.
We must continue to work hard and pray to the Lord every morning for strength and guidance.
Well if I've been a bad boy, baby, I declare I'll change my ways. I don't want bad luck and trouble to follow me all my days.
I acknowledge my mistakes and promise to change my ways, as I do not wish to continue experiencing misfortunes and difficulties in my life.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: LLOYD C. GLENN, LLOYD C., SR. GLENN, LOWELL FULSON
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