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I Need You, Jesus
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Folk rock in early 1970s style featuring Christian lyrics
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I am an independent writer/performer/producer making summery sounds with lots of harmony, guitars, and emotion.
Brian Wilson said of his epic work Pet Sounds, "I wanted to make the listener feel loved." Those words have always remained with me and I hope to share loving, healing sounds with the listener as well.
Song Info
Genre
Pop Christian Pop
Charts
#970 in subgenre Peak #17
Charts
Peak #156
Author
Johnny Proctor
Rights
1986 Old Sarge Music
Uploaded
April 20, 2009
Track Files
MP3
MP3 3.8 MB 128 kbps 4:11
Story behind the song
I wrote this out of a sincere and very real dependency on God shortly after I was converted to Christ in 1985.
Lyrics
I need you Jesus When I fall to pieces There you are to set me on my feet again You're such a friend I need to have my hand wrapped in your own I'll never be alone because You love me Much more than I ever knew And you proved your love is true That all I have to do is just believe You when You say You'll be back someday to take me with You... I need you, Father Like I need no other All my heart and soul and hopes Are clay inside Your hands I live for Your commands They keep me strong, they keep me true And my heart cries out for You Because I love You Like a child only can How I'm longing for Your touch Lord, I need You oh so much You know, this world can have it's own But I'm clinging to your throne with all my being Sometimes I get afraid because You seem so far away And then Your Holy Spirit beckons me to kneel and pray And call on the name of Jesus though My heart be choked with fear And there You are to lift me up And wipe away my tears I need You, Jesus And there's so many reasons Why I cannot make a move without Your hand in mine Each mountain that I climb would be impossible to scale But You will never fail Because You love me Much more than I ever knew And You proved your love is true That all I have to do Is just believe You when You say You'll be back one day to take me with You..
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ms 007
Jul 12, 2009
DITTO DITTO l Just Give out stars to STARS For Star Songs What do l know?? l Love You, You Are So Blessed, hot dog!! What you do with your voice is unreal and strings you are master at. .....Lots of Love & Prayers Debra aka ms 007:)
BOB CARUANA
Apr 25, 2009
BEAUTIFULL SONG.
Johnny, This moving song has such a very strong melody. Very comforting lyrics about the only One who is the answer for our messed up lives. I also like this song for its lively guitar strumming, the key changes and the awesome bass sounds in the background. That bass is sweet Johnny! Well-executed vocals. I can hear the Folk music in this song. Another gem Johnny and thanks for your comments on my page. I was also awed when I heard Susan Boyle opened her mouth and sing. Music is powerful! I always look forward to your new songs! All the best.
Tammy Swindell
Apr 21, 2009
IMHO, this is more of a Contemporary Christian sound, than of a 70's Folk Rock piece; mainly because of the added strings, and your unique style of singing. This showcases yet another side of you I've never seen except in Hiding Place, Johnny. :) The childlike nakedness of your faith in Him that behooves us to approach Him as little children would. It also shows you can stand on your own, even without the vocal harmonies you are so well known for. :D Emotional delivery, strong lyrics, and a simplicity that only you could pull off most efficiently makes up this beautiful praise and worship song. Your production is, as always, nearly flawless..(I only put the nearly part because you'll disagree with me if I say it's flawless). You always do and always say the good reviews you get are undeserved, when that is simply not true. But, honestly, I don't hear ONE THING wrong with this production, Johnny. And you EARNED every star I've clicked, know that. :D
Tony DeLecce
Apr 20, 2009
Hi Sarge, A beautiful song. Great performance. You really put out a great sound on all accoustic all the time. I like Dave really like that bass line. But... you are a master on the instrument. The lyrics are so honest and from the heart. A wonderful job. Now about those thugs. I am missing them ya know.
DavidLunbeck
Apr 20, 2009
Mr Johnny, I was thinking about you this weekend while working on music wow ,this song is great as usual I love the way the bass moves inconjunction with the melody really really nice , nice acoustic too. I really like the contemporary arrangement this sound really works good for you. nice touch that walk up in the bass and guitar between the first few phrases . the change after the bridge when you sing " I need you jesus " is really nice . The blusey stuff you are working the arrangement is also really cool like clapton in so many of his pop/blues songs " baby if I could change the world " ..... cheeers wilberry