‘Why Me ?’
Lyrics and Vocals: American singer, Song writer, Musician and Actor the late Kris Kristofferson. (1936–2024).
Kris Kristofferson’s gospel-leaning country classic ‘Why Me ?’ feels less like a performance and more like a plainspoken prayer. Released as a single in March 1973 from the album “Jesus Was a Capricorn“, it became the biggest solo hit of his career, topping Billboard’s Hot Country Songs in July 1973.
Kristofferson later linked it to a moment at a church service when the preacher asked, ‘Is anybody feeling lost?’, and his hand went up. So, with that honesty at the heart of it, here’s ‘Why Me ?’.
‘Why Me ?’
Why me Lord, what have I ever done,
To deserve even one,
Of the pleasures I’ve known.
Tell me Lord, what did I ever do,
That was worth loving You,
Or the kindness You’ve shown.
Lord, help me Jesus, I’ve wasted it,
So help me Jesus, I know what I am,
But now that I know that I’ve needed You,
So Help me Jesus, my soul’s in Your hand.
Try me Lord, if You think there’s a way,
I can try to repay,
All I’ve taken from You.
Maybe Lord, I can show someone else,
What I’ve been through myself,
On my way back to You.
Lord, help me Jesus, I’ve wasted it,
So help me Jesus, I know what I am.
But now that I know that I’ve needed You,
So help me Jesus, my soul’s in Your hand.
Lord, help me Jesus, I’ve wasted it,
So help me Jesus, I know what I am.
But now that I know that I’ve needed You,
So help me Jesus, my soul’s in Your hand.
Jesus, my soul’s in Your hand.
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