The Lord Is Counting On You Song Lyrics and Chords
The Lord Is Counting On You Song Lyrics and Chords by Stuart Hamblen
The Lord Is Counting On You
Written and Recorded by Stuart Hamblen
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Go to the byways tell'em on the highways
Tell
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them that you're their friend
And
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tell'em the church is open
They're welcome to drop
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in
Talk just a little bit sing just a little bit
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Throw in a smile or two
But
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heavy on the howdy doo
For the Lord is counting on
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you
I love to go to
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church on Sunday
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I love to sing the
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songs
But when I see a
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vacant
pew
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know there's something
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wrong
I want the Lord to be proud of me
His
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work I'll gladly do
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know a song to get them in
Listen and learn it
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too
Repeat #1,2
Now if you don't go to
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church on Sunday
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You'll lead a life that's
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bad
You'll never know just
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what you've missed
But
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always wish you
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had
If you want the Lord to be proud of you
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if your heart is true
Then
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don't stay in bed but go to church
And live that golden
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Repeat #1,2 Come and go...
FAQ
Who sang the the song The Lord Is Counting On You?
- The song The Lord Is Counting On You was sang by Stuart Hamblen.
Who is Stuart Hamblen?
- Stuart Hamblen (born Carl Stuart Hamblen October 20, 1908 - March 8, 1989) was an American entertainer who became one of radio's first singing cowboys in 1926, going on to become a singer, actor, radio show host, and songwriter, later undergoing a Christian conversion and becoming a Temperance movement supporter and recurring candidate for political office. He is best known as the composer of the song "This Ole House" (1954), most notably recorded by Rosemary Clooney and Shakin' Stevens.
