Sinner's Prayer
Beth Hart Feat. Joe Bonamassa 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
Bad luck and trouble overtook me
Please have mercy lord have mercy on me
And if I've done somebody wrong
Lord have mercy if you please
Keep on working my child
Oh in the morning oh
Lord have mercy
If I've been a bad girl baby
Yeah I'll change my ways
Don't want bad luck and trouble
On me all my days
Please have mercy lord have mercy on me
And if I've done somebody wrong
Lord have mercy if you please
Have mercy on me
The lyrics to "Sinner's Prayer" by Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa are an introspective plea for mercy from the Lord. The song starts off with the singer asking for mercy from the Lord, acknowledging that they may have wronged someone. The next verse is a reflection on the singer's past, where they used to have wealth and fine clothes, but now find themselves in a state of bad luck and trouble.
As the song continues, the singer implores the Lord to have mercy on them and to help them change their ways if they have been bad. The song ends with the singer asking for mercy once again. Overall, the message of the song is about humility and the need to seek forgiveness for one's wrongdoings.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord have mercy lord have mercy on me
The singer is pleading for mercy from the Lord to forgive their actions.
Lord have mercy lord have mercy on me
The singer is repeating their plea for mercy, acknowledging the severity of their actions.
Well if I've done somebody wrong
The singer is admitting to potential wrongdoing and acknowledges they may have hurt someone.
Lord have mercy if you please
The singer is reiterating their plea for mercy from the Lord.
I used to have plenty of money
The singer remembers a time of abundance and prosperity.
The finest clothes in town
The singer reminisces about being wealthy enough to have high-quality clothing.
Bad luck and trouble overtook me
The singer explains how negative circumstances have impacted their life.
And god look at me now
The singer acknowledges the negative consequences of their actions and the obvious downfall.
Please have mercy lord have mercy on me
The singer repeats their initial plea for mercy, recognizing the gravity of their actions.
Keep on working my child
The singer receives inspiration to keep persevering through their struggles.
Oh in the morning oh
The singer interprets hope as being present in the morning and a brighter future ahead.
Lord have mercy
The singer once again asks for mercy from the Lord.
If I've been a bad girl baby
The singer accepts the blame for potential past mistakes.
Yeah I'll change my ways
The singer makes a promise to change and become a better person for the future.
Don't want bad luck and trouble
The singer acknowledges the negative consequences of their actions and takes responsibility for correcting them.
On me all my days
The singer recognizes that their actions will have a lasting impact on their future, and they hope to overcome the consequences with mercy and change.
Please have mercy lord have mercy on me
The singer ends the song repeating the same message of asking the Lord for mercy.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: LLOYD C. GLENN, LLOYD C., SR. GLENN, LOWELL FULSON
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@5050spec
"Sinner's Prayer"
(with Joe Bonamassa)
(originally by Ray Charles)
Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy on me
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
Bad luck and trouble overtook me
And God, look at me now
Please have mercy, Lord, have mercy on me
And if I've done somebody wrong
Lord, have mercy if you please
Keep on working, my child
Oh, in the morning, oh
Lord, have mercy
If I've been a bad girl, baby
Yeah, I'll change my ways
Don't want bad luck and trouble
On me all my days
Please have mercy, Lord, have mercy on me
And if I've done somebody wrong
Lord, have mercy if you please
Have mercy on me
@youroldsweetie
That voice, that delivery, SO perfectly intent......I can't get awaaaay! Lawd have mercy!!
@lorgrenbenirus
Amazing. Found these artists by accident, heard one of their songs and was like "that's super, who are they?" and well, next thing you know I bought your music on iTunes and love every second of it. Amazing!
@qcislander
One of those "holy SHIT" blues moments, without question.
Beth, you got THE blues feel in the way you treat this song and take it home.
@bluesmusiclover2332
Audio candy that soothes the soul !!!!!!!!! this is amazing with Joe's soulful playing and Beth's sultry voice
@wingleader100
one of the best duos of all time.....just great
@Skogsbusen
Beths voice is a gift from the gods!!
@bournvilleaddict
her voice gives me shivers
@5050spec
"Sinner's Prayer"
(with Joe Bonamassa)
(originally by Ray Charles)
Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy on me
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
Bad luck and trouble overtook me
And God, look at me now
Please have mercy, Lord, have mercy on me
And if I've done somebody wrong
Lord, have mercy if you please
Keep on working, my child
Oh, in the morning, oh
Lord, have mercy
If I've been a bad girl, baby
Yeah, I'll change my ways
Don't want bad luck and trouble
On me all my days
Please have mercy, Lord, have mercy on me
And if I've done somebody wrong
Lord, have mercy if you please
Have mercy on me
@trumanlakequeen
I coud listen to them all day
@EricClaptonFan24
Goosebumps.