Even a homeless man on the street can keep up his spirits if he believes in The Good Lord Above
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Ragged Man
©2013 James Odle, Jr. / Jody Dickey / Bob Wyatt
His clothes a little ragged
in his step a little stagger
blisters from that hot asphalt street
but the magic is still in his feet
pushing round an old rusty cart
a song of joy still in his heart
as I finished my drink that day
he turned and I heard him say
Don't feel sorry for me
The Good Lord's got a plan, don't you see
Every night before I lay down to sleep
He makes sure that I've earned my keep
Pulling dreams out of a ditch
May not make this poor sinner rich
But His truth's like pure amnesty
To a ragged man like me
So I offered him my can
he reached out and he shook my hand
said, "Kindness goes a long, long way.”
but he blessed my soul that day
when he tossed that can in his cart
he left me with his song in my heart
(repeat chorus)