Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Elvis Presley
Performer
VOICE
Vocals
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps
Vocals
The Sweet Inspirations
Vocals
Kathy Westmoreland
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Kris Kristofferson
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Felton Jarvis
Producer
Mike Moran
Engineer
Gus Mossler
Engineer
Ronnie Olson
Engineer
Dick Baxter
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I'd like to have J.D. Sumner and the Stamps
To sing one of my favorite songs, "Why Me, Lord?"
[Verse 2]
Why me, Lord?
What have I ever done
To deserve even one
Of the pleasures I've known
Tell me, Lord
What did I ever do
To deserve loving you
And the kindness you've shown?
[Verse 3]
Lord, help me Jesus, I praise Him
So help me, Jesus, I know what I am
Now that I know that I needed You so
Help me, Jesus, my soul's in Your hands
[Verse 4]
Try me, Lord
If You think there's a way
I can ever repay
All I've taken from you
Maybe, Lord, I can show someone else
What I've been through myself
On my way back to You
[Verse 5]
Lord, help me Jesus, I praise Him
So help me, Jesus, I know what I am, oh, yes
Now that I know that I needed you so
Help me, Jesus, my soul's in Your hands
Jesus, my soul's in Your hands
[Verse 6]
Thank you, thank you very much
Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, thank you
J.D., Stamps, it was fantastic, ah, thank you
Written by: Kris Kristofferson

