Watch this beautiful live performance of Johnny Cash of this famous gospel song “Why Me Lord.” This country and gospel song written and recorded by American country music singer and songwriter Kris Kristofferson. “Why Me” was Kristofferson’s lone major country hit as a solo recording artist, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in July 1973. Johnny Cash recorded a version of this song titled “Why Me Lord” on his 1994 album American Recordings.

About Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash is one of the most important, influential and respected artists in the history of recorded music. Born John R. Cash on February 26, 1932, he was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. His genre-spanning music embraced country, rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel sounds. This crossover appeal earned him the rare honor of being inducted into the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame. His music career was dramatised in the 2005 biopic Walk the Line. He died September 12, 2003 (aged 71) at Nashville, Tennessee.

Why Me Lord Lyrics

Johnny Cash

Why me Lord?
What have I ever done?
To deserve even one
Of the blessings I’ve known

Why me Lord?
What did I ever do?
That was worth love from You
And the kindness You’ve shown

Lord help me, Jesus
I’ve wasted it
So help me Jesus
I know what I am

Now that I know
That I’ve needed You
So help me Jesus
My soul’s in Your hand

Try me Lord
If You think there’s a way
That I can repay
What I’ve taken from You

Maybe Lord
I could show someone else
What I’ve been through myself
On my way back to You

Lord help me, Jesus
I’ve wasted it
So help me Jesus
I know what I am

Now that I know
That I’ve needed You
So help me Jesus
My soul’s in Your hand
Jesus, my soul’s in Your hand

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Kris Kristofferson

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