Except The Lord Song Lyrics and Chords by Red Sovine
Except The Lord
Recorded by Red Sovine
Written by Mildred A. Burk, Ross Burk, Red Sovine
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Except the Lord build the house except the
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Lord build the house
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labor they
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labor in
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vain
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Except the
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Lord keep the city except the
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Lord keep the city
The
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watchman
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wake up but in
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Thy labor is lost though you
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gain the whole world
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seek only
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worldly
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rewards
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Though you
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have but a penance you'r
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e rich as a king
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labor has
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been for the
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Lord
Repeat #1
No thoughts will corrupt no
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beast can break in
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wealth is
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peace in your
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soul
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Oh
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be not afraid though the
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storms beat your house
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building will
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stand firm and
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hold
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The watchman
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wake up but in
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vai
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FAQ
Who sang the the song Except The Lord?
- The song Except The Lord was sang by Red Sovine.
Who is Red Sovine?
- Woodrow Wilson "Red" Sovine (July 7, 1917 - April 4, 1980) was an American country music singer and songwriter associated with truck driving songs, particularly those recited as narratives but set to music. His most noted examples are "Giddyup Go" (1965) and "Teddy Bear" (1976), both of which topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
