You take us away
God made all men, don’t ask me why,
Ain’t hard for Him, just winked an eye.
A friend of mine, passed away last night,
God made him so I guess He’s got the right.....
To take us away, Take us away again,
But why’s it have to be so soon?
Don’t understand.
You take us away, take us away again,
Oh Lord why don’t you please explain what you have planned?
We fall in love, just to get hurt,
I’m called a fool, she’s called a flirt,
and we must part, though she’s all I’ve got,
Oh Lord I try to do your will but ask you not....
To take us away, Take us away again,
Must we suffer all life long for one mistake?
You take us away, take us away again,
won’t you help us live in peace for pity’s sake?
You tell us "Put your trust in me and I will see you through"
"And I will grant your every wish," and I believe you do...
but for each burden you remove, the devil gives us two,
I can’t decide,
to laugh or cry...
Hear my prayer, it’s not in vain,
the cross we bear, is so much pain,
a sting or two, I can take a few,
but from this cup Oh lord I’m asking you....
To take us away, Take us away again,
when we’ve suffered quite enough can’t comprehend.
You take us away, take us away again,
won’t you give our broken hearts time to mend?
END© Richard Ramsay 1996