Kris Kristofferson - Why Me Lyrics

Kris Kristofferson Lyrics

"Why Me"

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
That was worth lovin' you or the kindness you've shown

Lord help me, Jesus, I've wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am
But 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
I can try to 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

Lord help me, Jesus, I've wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am
But now that I know that I've needed you so
Help me, Jesus, my soul's in your hand

Lord help me, Jesus, I've wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am
But now that I know that I've needed you so
Help me Jesus my souls in your hand
Jesus, my soul's in your hand.

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Writer(s): Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson's recording of "Why Me" reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. This classic country gospel song became his biggest hit.

The inspiration to write such a song came to Kris Kristofferson after he had attended a religious service conducted by the Rev. Jimmie Rogers Snow.

Many have covered "Why Me", e.g. Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.