Acoustic Folk Art 4, Track 3, 03:08
Simple Words
I hear people say that it’s my right
Why can’t you see
You should think like me
And we each stand on our own box
And explain the meaning
Of being free
Once there was a man
Who spoke in simple words
Those who listened to him
This is what they heard
They heard take care of your children
Be still and learn to listen
Never underestimate
What you have to give
Love one another
Have mercy on each other
And may you find the grace to forgive
You can read the paper
Watch the tv screen
Engage in discussion
Listen to the screams
Write yourself a song
Or chase your dreams
Looking for what only grace can bring
Once there was a man
Who spoke in simple words
Those who listened to him
This is what they heard
They heard take care of your children
Be still and learn to listen
Never underestimate
What you have to give
Love one another
Have mercy on each other
And may you find the grace to forgive
Righteous cleansing by a dirty hand
With bitterness for contraband
Gates flew open and the demons ran
At the power
Of the outstretched hands
I hear people singing
In different voices
Different colors, different choices
Nevermore to stand alone
Jesus walked past that rolling stone
Once there was a man
Who spoke in simple words
Those who listened to him
This is what they heard
They heard take care of your children
Be still and learn to listen
Never underestimate
What you have to give
Love one another
Have mercy on each other
And may you find the grace to forgive
I hear people say that it’s my right
Why can’t you see
You should think like me
And we each stand on our own box
And explain the meaning
Of being free
Once there was a man
Who spoke in simple words
Those who listened to him
This is what they heard
They heard take care of your children
Be still and learn to listen
Never underestimate
What you have to give
Love one another
Have mercy on each other
And may you find the grace to forgive
You can read the paper
Watch the tv screen
Engage in discussion
Listen to the screams
Write yourself a song
Or chase your dreams
Looking for what only grace can bring
Once there was a man
Who spoke in simple words
Those who listened to him
This is what they heard
They heard take care of your children
Be still and learn to listen
Never underestimate
What you have to give
Love one another
Have mercy on each other
And may you find the grace to forgive
Righteous cleansing by a dirty hand
With bitterness for contraband
Gates flew open and the demons ran
At the power
Of the outstretched hands
I hear people singing
In different voices
Different colors, different choices
Nevermore to stand alone
Jesus walked past that rolling stone
Once there was a man
Who spoke in simple words
Those who listened to him
This is what they heard
They heard take care of your children
Be still and learn to listen
Never underestimate
What you have to give
Love one another
Have mercy on each other
And may you find the grace to forgive
Song Notes
Mercy has been called unmerited or undeserved forgiveness and grace is unmerited favor or blessing. Mercy has also been described as not receiving consequences we deserve, while grace has been described as receiving favor we don't deserve.
Mercy has been called unmerited or undeserved forgiveness and grace is unmerited favor or blessing. Mercy has also been described as not receiving consequences we deserve, while grace has been described as receiving favor we don't deserve.
Song Credits
Words and music by Mark Lehnhoff [1993]
Guitar and Vocals: Mark Lehnhoff
Cello: Peter Grimes
Piano: Josh Woods
Recorded and mixed by Josh Woods, J2 Music Productions, Louisa, Virginia
Produced by Josh Woods and Mark Lehnhoff
Album Artwork: Rob Hatem
Copyright 1993, 2017
Lester Chester Music, LLC
All Rights Reserved
Words and music by Mark Lehnhoff [1993]
Guitar and Vocals: Mark Lehnhoff
Cello: Peter Grimes
Piano: Josh Woods
Recorded and mixed by Josh Woods, J2 Music Productions, Louisa, Virginia
Produced by Josh Woods and Mark Lehnhoff
Album Artwork: Rob Hatem
Copyright 1993, 2017
Lester Chester Music, LLC
All Rights Reserved
