Why Me? (From "Barabbas the Musical")

They had a chance to set Him free

They could have made His slate clean

So why me?

Why me?

They could have sent me to my end

Punish me for the things I did

I can't breath

How can this be?

I'Il never forget the way He looked at me

As they sent Him to his death and set me free

Why me?

Why me?

I never did a bit of good

I've been a mess not misunderstood

That's been me, the bad seed.

Why would they save a man they hate?

Someone whose made a million mistakes

Is this a dream? Did they choose me?

Do I deserve a life of freedom for my crimes?

And why do I feel so much shame inside?

Why me?

Why me?

Why'd He take my place?

Why me?

Why'd they scream my name?

It was a mistake to let me go

Cause I'll never change, as they all know

They set me free,

But it won't change a thing.

They gave Him the tree,

Could it change me?

Now He's headed up a mountain to a cross.

Should've been me, should've been the one who lost.

Now I'm free but I might as well be in chains.

And for some reason he took my place

Why me?

Why me?