Faith Songtext
von John Butler Trio

Well, I′m digging around in the sand
Lost in the wilderness, just looking for a hand
I've got seed that I must sow

Great mystery up in the sky
Lookin′ down upon me with your millions of eyes
Come on, there are things I need to know

'Cause I've danced with religion, I tried to make friends
But those seven days I could not make amends with
And watched the kingdoms crumble as they grow

Well, I′m just looking for some faith
To get me through tomorrow with just a little grace
In this ole crazy world we live
Sometimes it′s like a life raft and other times leaks like a sieve
Don't ask me why

I brought the picks and I got the spades
I got some dynamite, I even brought grenades
Come on, let′s dig ourselves into a great big hole


Dig deep enough, maybe we'll reach Beijing
When we arrive I′ll hit the streets and I'll ask for the King
Taking care of business on the south side
Or so I′ve been told

And when I see him, I'll say, "Hey, you!
What happened to your blue suede shoes?
And can you tell me where I hid all my gold?"

'Cause I′m just looking for some faith
To get me through tomorrow with just a little grace
In this ole crazy world we live
Sometimes it′s like a life raft and other times leaks like a sieve
And when it all comes crumbling down
Help me drop an anchor to keep my roots there on the ground

'Cause peace of mind is all I need to unwind
All these tangled knots inside
I′m on my knees, I'm crying, and
Tell me I′m not alone
Alone

Well, I've gone within and I′ve gone without
I know my greatest sins are all of my doubts
And all the fear that corrodes my soul


And I do know I'm a long time dead
And my papa said, "You make your bed
And leave all behind unbroken as you roam"

And then you'll find your faith
To get you through tomorrow with just a little grace
In this ole crazy world we live
Sometimes it′s like a life raft and other times leaks like a sieve

And when it all comes crumbling down
Help me drop an anchor to keep my roots there on the ground
In this ole crazy world we live
Sometimes it′s like a life raft and other times leaks like a sieve

Peace of mind is all I need to unwind
All these tangled knots inside
I'm on my knees, I′m crying, and
Tell me I'm not alone
Tell me I′m not alone
Tell me I'm not alone

They keep on telling me
No, you′re not alone
They keep on telling me
No, you're not alone
They keep on telling me
No, you're not alone

Well, I′m digging around in the sand
Lost in the wilderness, just looking for a hand
I′ve got seed that I must sow