A blues rock song considering the words of Jesus in John 12:24 and how the Paul applied them in his own life. Written and sung by Ali McLachlan, all instruments by me.
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Ali McLachlan
Mark Heath, Ali McLachlan
February 16, 2003
Vocals - Ali McLachlan
Instruments - Mark Heath
It’s all I’ve got, it’s all you need
Teach me to fall into the ground and die like a planted seed
Falling down, falling down
You’re so great, I’m so small
Teach me ‘bout not giving up or giving in ‘till I’ve given all
Falling down, falling down
You faced the shame, you faced the stones
First the crown of thorns and then the royal throne
Falling down (teach me to fall) falling down
I bear the cross to follow You
You’re not asking me to do anything you didn’t do
Falling down (teach me to fall) falling down
So when you picked your dreams from the desert dust
Your religious zeal has been found corrupt
When God’s not who you thought he was
Cry “teach me”
When you flick your eyes and you cannot see
You’re led by the hand to a strange city
And your only friends are your enemies
Cry “teach me”
You were dead, so I could live
You gave your life for mine and it’s a life I want to live
Falling down (teach me to fall) falling down
Pour me out, burn me up
Teach me to live my life a living sacrifice of love
Falling down (teach me to fall) falling down
I run the race to win the crown
Against the tide because the only way up is by falling down
Falling down (teach me to fall) falling down
You came to serve, you came to save
Teach me to follow you and the example that you gave
Falling down (teach me to fall) falling down
When you kick yourself for the life you’ve lived
When you know your only righteousness is his
When you’re scared what God’s expecting you to give
Pray “teach me”
And when the scales have fallen from before your eyes
When you’ve burnt your bridges and cut your ties
When it’s God’s way for the rest of life
Cry “teach me”