You Can't Beat Jesus Christ Song Lyrics and Chords by Billy Joe Shaver
You Can't Beat Jesus Christ
Written and Recorded by Billy Joe Shaver
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He was born to be known as everybody's brother
He is the Father's Son and Mary is His mother
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excuse my slanguage well a compound country kinda
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guy
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way to get around it
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you just can't beat Jesus
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Well I used to crank and drank until my back was to the floor
I'd take it to the limit then I'd try to get some more
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came to gamblin' well Lord I'd know how to roll them
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two ways about it I
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have been saved by Jesus
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Yes I have praise the Lord guitar
Even though I am a sinner He will always be my friend
Well He starts in the middle and He does not have an end
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soul was held for ransom well He is the one who paid the
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reason to deny it I
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owe it all to Jesus
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FAQ
Who sang the the song You Can't Beat Jesus Christ?
- The song You Can't Beat Jesus Christ was sang by Billy Joe Shaver.
Who is Billy Joe Shaver?
- Billy Joe Shaver (August 16, 1939 - October 28, 2020) was an American Texas country music singer and songwriter.
