He Ain't Gone For Good Song Lyrics and Chords by Gene Watson
He Ain't Gone For Good
Recorded by Gene Watson
Written by Dirk Johnson and David S. Kraft
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Jesus virgin our salvation from the borrowed grave
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Rising up to leave behind the tomb where He was
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laid
For He revealed what was concealed and secrets long foretold
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Showing His disciples why He laid and where He'd
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go
It took a forty day long journey to tell them all He had to say
With one
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question still unanswered as they watched Him go
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away
An angel came and told them what they've not understood
Though
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He said that I'm gone He ain't gone for
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Now
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He still gives the promise
That's been
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echoed through the years
It's the
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source of all we hope for
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but faith beyond the fear
It's the
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reason for believing He's the
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only one that
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could
Though He
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seems good and gone He ain't gone for
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The mockers and stalkers say He ain't coming back
But
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concerning every prophecy He's been right on
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But appearance can be deceiving
If you ain't looking where you should
And though
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He seems good and gone He ain't gone for
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Repeat #3
It's the
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reason for believing He's the
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only one who
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Though He
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seems good and gone He ain't gone for
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good
FAQ
Who sang the the song He Ain't Gone For Good?
- The song He Ain't Gone For Good was sang by Gene Watson.
Who is Gene Watson?
- Gary Gene Watson (born October 11, 1943) is an American country music singer. He is most famous for his 1975 hit "Love in the Hot Afternoon," his 1981 #1 hit "Fourteen Carat Mind," and his signature 1979 song "Farewell Party." Watson's long career has included five number one hits, 21 top tens, and 48 charted singles.
