Gospel Changes
by J. Williams
Sung by John Denver on the album "Poems, Prayers & Promises"
The Prodigal Son, he'd been away awhile
He was working his way back home now
Over many a ragged mile
When he finally crossed the river
and his father saw him near,
there was a joyful sound
For all the world to hear
Chorus:
I listened to what the Good Book said
And it made good sense to me
Talkin' 'bout reapin' what you're sowin'
People tryin' to be free
Now we've got new names and faces this time around
Gospel changes, Lord, still goin' down
Jesus, He did not doubt His gifts
Though he knew that He had not long to live
He took care of the business
of Teachin' us how to fly
Then He bowed His head, and laid down to die
Repeat Chorus
Jerusalem, I see you standing high
But if you lose your salvation
There'll be no tears left to cry
Now some men worship a Golden Calf,
While others are bought and sold,
And if we live like that,
Brother we pay the toll
Repeat Chorus
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From "Poems, Prayers and Promises" RCA 5189-2-R (1971)
- John Denver