Sinner's Prayer
Beth Hart 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 of the song "Sinner's Prayer" by Beth Hart are a plea for forgiveness and mercy from God. The phrase "Lord have mercy" is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the urgency and sincerity of the singer's request. The opening lines "Lord have mercy lord have mercy on me" express deep remorse and a desire for redemption.
The second verse speaks of the singer's previous material possessions, which are now gone due to "bad luck and trouble." There is a sense of regret and sorrow in the lyrics "And god look at me now" as the singer reflects on their past actions that have led to their current situation. The plea for mercy is repeated in the chorus, accompanied by the admission of guilt "if I've done somebody wrong."
The final verse speaks of the singer's commitment to changing their ways in order to avoid further problems. The lyrics "Don't want bad luck and trouble on me all my days" express a desire for a fresh start and a clean slate. The song ultimately ends with another plea for mercy and forgiveness.
Overall, the song "Sinner's Prayer" is a powerful expression of religious faith and the human struggle for redemption in the face of past mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord have mercy lord have mercy on me
The singer is appealing to God for mercy and requesting forgiveness for any wrongs committed.
Well if I've done somebody wrong
The singer acknowledges the possibility of causing harm to another person.
Lord have mercy if you please
The singer reiterates their plea to God for mercy and forgiveness.
I used to have plenty of money / The finest clothes in town
The artist used to lead a very comfortable life with abundance of money and high-end clothing.
Bad luck and trouble overtook me / And god look at me now
The artist is now in a difficult situation and reflects on how their circumstances have worsened over time.
Keep on working my child / Oh in the morning oh
The singer encourages perseverance and hard work with the promise of a better tomorrow.
If I've been a bad girl baby / Yeah I'll change my ways
The singer acknowledges their past mistakes and expresses a willingness to change and be a better person.
Don't want bad luck and trouble / On me all my days
The artist desires to break away from a cycle of unfortunate events and negative experiences.
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 song ends with a plea to God for mercy, asking for forgiveness for any wrongs committed and a desire to move past difficult times.
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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@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.