James Leclaire

Lyrics

I wake up every morning
With a tear in my eye
I lay down every evening
Hoping this will be goodbye
With each passing day
This feeling intensifies
Oh Lord Jesus Christ
Why won’t you let me die

Well I lived a good life
I didn’t cheat or steal or lie
I followed your every word
I never strayed or criticized
Never asked for anything
And it makes me wonder why
Oh Lord Jesus Christ
Why won’t you let me die
Why won’t you let me die

Yeah, the Lord he works in mysterious ways
Yeah, the Lord he giveth and he takes away
Oh why am I tortured so
Rid me of this body
And take my soul

Well I’ve lost two children
Family, friends, and wife
My legs have been taken
Along with dignity and pride
Well I’ve lost everything
And I’ll pray that you’ll comply
Oh Lord Jesus Christ
Why won’t you let me die

My bed is the cross
On which I am crucified
The pierce of abandonment
Is like a spear in my side
Is this crown of thorns
Really justified
Oh Lord Jesus Christ
Why won’t you let me die
Why won’t you let me die

Yeah, the Lord he works in mysterious ways
Yeah, the Lord he giveth and he takes away
Oh why am I tortured so
Rid me of this body
And take my soul
Take my soul, yeah, yeah, yeah
Take my soul
And please just let me die