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