Sinner's Prayer
B.B. King with Ray Charles 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.
Line by Line Meaning
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 © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LLOYD C. GLENN, LLOYD C., SR. GLENN, LOWELL FULSON
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@theseweatheredfeathers1902
🩷God bless you all🩷
Lord have mercy, Lord please have mercy on me
Hey Lord please have mercy, Lord please have mercy on me
Well if I've done somebody wrong
Lord please have mercy if you please
You know B.B. (yeah)
I used to have plenty of money yeah, finest clothes in town
Bad luck and trouble overtaken me, bound to get me down
Oh have mercy please, please have mercy on me, yeah
Well if I've done somebody wrong
Lord won't you have mercy if you please, yeah alright
Well if I've done somebody wrong, I declare I'll change my ways
You know B.B., I don't want bad luck and trouble worry me all my days
Oh Lord have mercy please, Lord have mercy on me
Please don't, please don't
Well if I've done somebody wrong (yeah)
Have mercy if you please, oh Lord
@theseweatheredfeathers1902
🩷God bless you all🩷
Lord have mercy, Lord please have mercy on me
Hey Lord please have mercy, Lord please have mercy on me
Well if I've done somebody wrong
Lord please have mercy if you please
You know B.B. (yeah)
I used to have plenty of money yeah, finest clothes in town
Bad luck and trouble overtaken me, bound to get me down
Oh have mercy please, please have mercy on me, yeah
Well if I've done somebody wrong
Lord won't you have mercy if you please, yeah alright
Well if I've done somebody wrong, I declare I'll change my ways
You know B.B., I don't want bad luck and trouble worry me all my days
Oh Lord have mercy please, Lord have mercy on me
Please don't, please don't
Well if I've done somebody wrong (yeah)
Have mercy if you please, oh Lord
@bebewilliams
Ray Charles and b.bking you guys are legend your voice is amazing
@iankamuri9090
This is the BEST collaboration in music, period!
@RobEJC
Monsters DO exist - here are two monsters of American music - Lord have MERCY!
@Kevothadabber
BB king 👑 ray charles I may only be 18 but these two are the kings of American music🤘💪🏼
@charleschapman473
Ray Charles..B.B. King...NUFF SAID!!
@dianeanthony1381
Ray's music opens and touches the heart and allows the feeling of love to be felt .and as it flows it makes one moves and connect with that sound.
@totsie2891
True legends Just remarkable, the playing and vocals, just feel the vibe and get into the groove.
@nathalielepeltier1243
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@nathalielepeltier1243
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