The Charlie Daniels Band

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"It's My Life"

"It's My Life"


It's my life, God was the one to give it
And I ain't gonna let nobody tell me how to live it
It's my song, right or wrong
You can tag along or you can stay behind
They're my troubles
Don't you let them worry you none
'Cause when I signed on to be a man
I, I knew I was gonna have some
Like I say, go or stay either way
You ain't gonna change my life
You ain't gonna change my life
When I'm low down and I'm lazy
And I'm ragged but I'm real
And I ain't never been nobody's pride and joy
Yeah, and you can take a boy out of the country
But you can't take the country out of the boy
Well, it's my troubles
Now don't you let them worry you none
'Cause I signed on to be a man
I figured I was gonna have some
Like I say, go or stay either way
You ain't gonna change my life
You ain't gonna change my life
It's my song, right or wrong
You ain't gonna change my life
I said, it's my life
You ain't gonna change my life, oh no

 

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"Jackson"
(feat. Gretchen Wilson)

"Jackson"
(feat. Gretchen Wilson)



We got married in a fever
Hotter than a pepper sprout
We've been talkin' 'bout Jackson
Ever since the fire went out

I'm goin' to Jackson
I'm gonna mess around
Yeah, I'm goin' to Jackson
Look out Jackson town

Well, go on down to Jackson
Go ahead and wreck your health
Go play your hand you big-talkin' man
Make a big fool of yourself

Yeah, go to Jackson
Ho comb your hair
Honey, I'm gonna snowball Jackson
See if I care

When I breeze into that city
People gonna stoop and bow
All them women gonna make me
Teach 'em what they don't know how

I'm goin' to Jackson
You turn-a loose-a my coat
I'm goin' to Jackson
"Goodbye", that's all she wrote

But they'll laugh at you in Jackson
And I'll be dancin' on a Pony Keg
They'll lead you 'round town like a scalded hound
With your tail tucked between your legs

Yeah, go to Jackson
You big-talkin' man
And I'll be waitin' in Jackson
Behind my Japan Fan

Well now, we got married in a fever
Hotter than a pepper Sprout
We've been talkin' 'bout Jackson
Ever since the fire went

I'm goin' to Jackson
And that's a fact
Yeah, we're goin' to Jackson
Ain't never comin' back

Well, we got married in a fever
Hotter than a pepper sprout'

 

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"Jerusalem Trilogy: Crucify Him"

"Jerusalem Trilogy: Crucify Him"


This man who stands before you isn't what he claims to be
He's even had the nerve to criticize us Pharisees
We are the keepers of the law, the righteous of the land
He slandered and blasphemed God, he is an evil man
Crucify him, you know he's lying
If you are who you say you are, you will have to pay the cost
Crucify him, we don't know him
That'll show him, if you are the son of God why don't you come down off of that cross
We've taken him to Herod and we've brought him back again
How can you say it, Pilate, that you find no fault in him
Sir, you must condemn this man, the people want him dead
So let the blood be on our hands and on our children's heads
Crucify him, you know he's lying
If you are who you say you are, you will have to pay the cost
Crucify him, we don't know him
That'll show him, if you are the son of God why don't you come down off of that cross

 

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"Jerusalem Trilogy: My Chosen One"

"Jerusalem Trilogy: My Chosen One"


Many, many years ago God came to Abraham
He said I've chosen you to carry out my plan
Gather up your household and prepare to leave this land
You will not live here anymore

I will lead you to a new land by and by
Your heards will increase and your seed will multiply
They shall be as plentiful as stars up in the skies
And sands upon the shores

Honor my name and do the things I tell you to
And I will make a mighty nation of you
The throne of David will shine forever brighter than the sun
For my chosen one

But Israel forsook the righteous path their fathers tried
They bowed down to idols and they worshiped other gods
But Jehovah in his mercy withheld his vengeful rod
And let a remnant remain

And then the Romans came and took Jerusalem
And God could hear his people crying out to him
They in their bondage were remorseful in their pain
They were repentant in their sins

So sunset followed sunrise and the centuries unfold
Then came the season that the prophets had foretold
Israel, you've waited for so long, now the time has finally come
For my chosen one

 

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"Jesus"

"Jesus"


Well I ain't nothin' nothin' but a sinner saved by grace
Cause Jesus loved me so very much that he took my place
(He's so good) well it should have been me up on that cross
(He's so good) and it should have been me who paid the cost
When I think of what he's done for me it makes me want to shout
(Come on Christ Church Choir tell them who I'm talking about)

(Jesus) he is the King of Kings he is the Lord of Lords
(Jesus) his words are sharper than a double-edged sword
(Jesus) he's the Messiah He's the hope of Israel
(Jesus) he is more wonderful than the human tongue can tell
(Jesus) the blind were made to see and the multitudes were fed
(Jesus) he forgave the woman raised ol' Lazarus from the dead
(Jesus) he's knocking on your door oh won't you let him in
(Jesus) when you drink His water you ain't ever gonna thirst again

You'd better listen to what the Spirit has to say
Cause when that final trumpet sounds it's gonna be too late
(Beneath the blood) is the everlasting light
(Beneath the blood) we are worthy in his sight
He's the lily of the valley he's the bright and morning star
Don't try to clean your act up you come just the way you are
(Jesus) He keeps His promises He'll never let you down

(Jesus) he'll stand beside you when the tempter comes around
(Jesus) he shed his precious blood to graft us on the vine
(Jesus) he healed the leper turned the water into wine
(Jesus) walked on the water and rebuked the stormy wind
(Jesus) told Nicodemus said you must be born again
(Jesus) his yoke is easy and his words are always true
(Jesus) gave me a brand new heart he'll do the same for you

(Talkin' bout Jesus)
He is my healer he is my comforter he is my Saviour he is my friend
He will guide me he will protect me all the way up to the end
(Talkin' bout Jesus)
God loved this world so very much he gave his only son for us
He is my rock I know he'll never change
He's comin' for me and Jesus is his name his name is Jesus

 

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"Jesus Died For You"

"Jesus Died For You"


You may be down, you may be out
With nothing to be glad about
But you can stand right up and shout
'Cause Jesus died for you

You may think that you can't cope
You may be drunk or hooked on dope
Believe me brother, you've still got hope
'Cause Jesus died for you

Maybe you ain't got a dime
You're standing in the welfare line
Or maybe you're in prison doin your time
But Jesus died for you
Satan may have you in retreat
But you won't go down in defeat
'Cause you can sittin in the mercy seat
'Cause Jesus died for you

He died for you - to complete salvation's plan
He died for you - He's got nail scars in His hands
He bore the cross - to sanctify the lost
All you've got to do is believe it,
Get down on your knees and receive it!

You may think you're too far gone
You've sinned so bad you can't atone
But bow your head and come on home
'Cause Jesus died for you

This ol' world keeps falling apart
But you don't have to let it break your heart
You can make a brand new start
'Cause Jesus died for you
Now Satan is a mighty foe
But just stand firm because you know
You've got a better place to go
'Cause Jesus died for you
When there's trouble in the wind
Or when you face the bitter end
You can start all over again
'Cause Jesus died for you

You can face death with a smile
Laugh at all your troubles and trials
Never have to walk another lonely mile
Jesus died for you!

He died for you - to break the devil's hold
He died for you - to redeem your mortal soul
Don't be afraid - 'Cause you debt has done been paid
You just come and do your best -- The Holy Spirit's gonna do the rest!

He died for you - to complete salvation's plan
He died for you - He's got nail scars in His hands
He bore the cross - to sanctify the lost
All you've got to do is believe it,
Get down on your knees and receive it!

Makes no difference how wrong you've been
How heavy is your load of sin
The door's still open come on in
'Cause Jesus died for you
Now you may think you're too far gone
You've sinned so bad you can't atone
But bow your head and come on home
'Cause Jesus died for you

Jesus died for you
Jesus died for you

 

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"Jesus Is The Light Of The World"

"Jesus Is The Light Of The World"


On a clear night, many many years ago
Two weary strangers moving slow
Were looking for a place to stay
But there was no place
Though they traveled many miles
So Mary being great with Child
Lay down on the sweet smelling hay.
Then a bright light fell from heaven
As a special star shone bright
And three wise men from a foreign land
Came to worship him that night
And in the clear night you could hear the angels sing
Praises to the newborn King
Jesus is the light of the world.
And the angels heralding the Holy Birth
Were singing Peace to men on Earth
Unto you is born a Son
And the shepherds
Though they had their flocks to tend
Journeyed unto Bethlehem
To behold the Holy One
And then the Boy grew up to be a Man
Come to set the captives free
Come to heal the sick and raise the dead
And to 'cause the blind to see
And the best part is even though
He's gone away
He'll be coming back someday
Jesus is the Light of the world.
And the best part is even though
He's gone away
He'll be coming back someday
Jesus is the Light of the world.
Jesus is the Light of the world.
Jesus
Is the Light
Of the world.

 

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"Jitterbug"

"Jitterbug"


He wears a zoot suit with a reet pleat
Drives a '36 Cord with a rumble seat
Now he's a Lord, he's a jitterbug
Scare the letters off a highway sign

He drinks beer and eats beanies
Chases it down with ol' Thunderbird wine
Carries brass knuckles and a .44
Runs a loan shark business and a Mary Jane store

He's a... he's a jitterbug; keeps movin', don't sit still
If the law don't get him, some gun-totin' irate husband will
Oh, oh, oh, ooh, ooh, ooh jitterbug, jitterbug

One day in September he stepped out of his Cord
Into the street to face a bullet spittin' Ford
Now he's jitterbug, just a name in the news
Said, "He finally paid the price. He finally paid his dues."

jitterbug, jitterbug, jitterbug, jitterbug
jitterbug, jitterbug, jitterbug, jitterbug

 

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"John Henry"

"John Henry"


[Spoken intro:]
Not all the heroes in the old West herded cattle. Some of them helped lay the silver rails across this vast land. They were hard-working men who worked from sunup 'til sundown driving spikes and laying railroad track. Let me tell ya about one of 'em.

John Henry was born on a cold, cloudy day
When the sun refused to shine
The very first sound John Henry ever heard
Was a mail train rattling down the line
(yes it was)
A mail train rattling down the line

When John Henry was a little baby boy
No bigger than the palm of your hand
He picked up a hammer and a little piece of steel
And said Johnny gonna be a steel-driving man
(yes he is)
Johnny gonna be a steel-driving man
Johnny gonna be a steel-driving man

John Henry, he said to the captian
I was born to be a steel-driving man
I swing a nine-pound hammer like a bulldog swings his chain
I can drive more steel than anybody can
(try me out)
I can drive more steel than anybody can
And the captain said to John Henry
I don't know what I'd use you for
I got a steam drill coming on that southbound evening' train
I don't need no steel drivers anymore
(no I don't)
I don't need me no steel drivers anymore

 

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"Joy To The World"

"Joy To The World"


Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let earth receive her king
Let every heart prepare Him room
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven, and Heaven and nature sing
Joy to the world, the Savior reigns
Let all their songs employ
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love
And wonders of His love
And wonders, wonders of His love