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Jesus (LP Version)
11,960
R&B/Soul
Jesus (LP Version) was released on May 1, 1975 by Rhino as a part of the album There's No Place Like America Today
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Release DateMay 1, 1975
LabelRhino
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM120

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Curtis Mayfield
Curtis Mayfield
Vocals
Rich Tufo
Rich Tufo
Keyboards
Lucky Scott
Lucky Scott
Bass Guitar
Henry Gibson
Henry Gibson
Congas
Quentin Joseph
Quentin Joseph
Drums
Gary Thompson
Gary Thompson
Guitar
Phil Upchurch
Phil Upchurch
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Curtis Mayfield
Curtis Mayfield
Songwriter
Rich Tufo
Rich Tufo
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Curtis Mayfield
Curtis Mayfield
Producer
Roger Anfinsen
Roger Anfinsen
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Maybe the words I say is just another way to pray
I don't know
Don't think that I'm any saint 'cause
I can't do nothin' for you
I only asked of you just as I got to do myself
Look into your inner self
Only you know how to be free
If you wanna grin, let it smile
Feel a little happy, go on and dance a while
Can't nobody play down God's lovin' child
'Cause when the spirit hits you, you got to move
And just as He made us one of many
Then aren't the many of us maybe only one
Surely can He be the rising sun but
The depth of night, the light for sight
Sorta sets the moral standards of soul
Gives you the strength to pay the price of life
And rewards you with a bit of fulfillment
The definition of true
He is more real than you, isn't He?
[Verse 2]
Almighty Doctor must have been a heavenly man
Jesus
Lot of inspiration all over this land, Jesus
In spite of your fears, you can shed happy tears, Jesus
Don't care what you call Him, none can befall Him
Hear me say Amen
Amen, Amen
Hear me say Amen (Amen, Amen)
Now stand up and clap your hands
Amen, Amen, Amen
[Verse 3]
A travelin' soul, the way the story goes
We all know He was crucified
But what He gave us never will die
He never had a hustlin' mind
Doin' crime, wastin' time
Drinkin' that wine
Drinkin' that wine
Drinkin' and a-drinkin' and a-drinkin' and a-drinkin'
[Verse 4]
You need courage in time of fear
Because of undyin' news you hear
Talk about Jesus
Talk about Jesus
Strength in time of new temptation
Don't want to lose a love relation
Talk about Jesus
Talk about Jesus
He never had a hustlin' mind
Doin' crime, wastin' time
Drinkin' that wine
Drinkin' that wine
Drinkin' and a-drinkin' and a-drinkin' and a-drinkin'
And a-drinkin'
[Verse 5]
The world I see before me is tryin' to make me a slave
Jesus
Than to see my children hungry
I'd rather go to my grave, Jesus
The lovin' way of life
Has terribly been arranged, Jesus
Something's mighty, mighty wrong
And it seems awful strange
Just like a back up gear, there are those in fear
Of falling near we who are already here
Look-a-here, look-a-here, look-a-here
[Verse 6]
You need courage in time of fear
Because of undyin' news you hear
Talk about Jesus
Talk about Jesus
Strength in time of new relations
Don't want to lose a love relation
Talk about Jesus
Talk about Jesus
He never had a hustlin' mind
Doin' crime, wastin' time
Drinkin' that wine
Drinkin' that wine
Drinkin' and a-drinkin' and a-drinkin' and a-drinkin'
And a-drinkin'
[Verse 7]
Talk about Jesus
Talk about Jesus
Written by: Curtis Mayfield
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