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I'm Tired Of Livin' On Welfare, Lord
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A song about pursuit of money, and how it doesn't really do you any good. You think money has all the answers when yer broke. But God has all the answers. He makes ya FREE.
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acoustic guitar, female vocalist, Christian, Jesus, God, folk, rock, blues, home studio, country
Well let's see. I have been playing acoustic guitar for 12 years, or playing "at" it. You decide. Been singing since I learned how to talk. Just finished competing in WCOPA 2010 in LA and it was so neat playing worship songs with other countries and Trinidad! Shout to Jessie and the others in Trinidad- you guys are awesome!
Song Info
Genre
Blues • Country Blues
Charts
Peak #65
Peak in subgenre #13
Author
Patti Lee
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copyrighted May 9, 2003
Uploaded
September 24, 2003
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MP3 4.9 MB • 128 kbps • 0:00
Story behind the song
Um... I was broke. Again. And online pursuing yet another biz op, trying to work from home so I don't have to put my kid in daycare. As my Dad would call it, "another get rich quick scheme". I have lived on disability income and a part time job for a while now. Trying to a a functioning member of society, while at the same time be a good mom. Hard to do. Especially when yer a flaky musician. Got into some affiliate programs. They flopped. Horribly. As usual. I got tired of it quick. I got a full email box. Then I realized I was chasing the Dollar again and I better just stick to what I love and what I'm somewhat good at. Playin' music for God. Simpler that way. It isn't all about money, anyways. Whether you're broke or rich, tommorrow still comes and when you die, you can't take it with ya.
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CHORUS: I'm tired of livin' on welfare, Lord I'm embarrassed when asked "What do I do?" I know that I'd be dead meat If my family know that I gave to You. I'm not meaning to whine, cuz I love you Lord And I'm thankful for what you've given me, I know yer wantin' to prove that I need you Lord You're tryin' to make me... FREE. Ya, ya. FREE, ya, ya. There's not much taht I'm good at. I'm the Jane of all trades. The world measures triumph By how much green stuff you've made. And I was raised to be a hard workin' woman, But I kinda feel like a flake. And I'm wonderin' how long this growin' up is gonna take. CHORUS I'm tried makin the money, Lord In lots of different ways, From making beds, to MLM, To workin' at the BK. I'm tryin' to be a momma, Lord. I'm alone and Lord, I need help there too. In spite of all my efforts, Lord You keep runnin' me back to ...You. Right back to... You... You remind me that "where your heart is, there is your treasure also." As you lovingly tell me, your shaking your head, What my spirit already knows. As I kneel at your feet I beg your forgiveness For not trusting you. So without money in mind I'm asking you Whbat should I do? Cuz I'm tired of livin' on welfare, Lord But when I'm asked "What do I do" I will swallow my pride, proclaim your name and say: "I worship the One who is true!" If anybody gets angry, Lord Because I give to you. I'll know Lord that you're makin' me... Free! Yes I'll know Lord that you're makin me... Free!
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