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Was a Man of God
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acoustic guitar vocal sol
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Acoustic guitar & vocal: rock, blues, country
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Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic General
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#3,061 in subgenre Peak #2
Charts
Peak #34
Author
Jim Fay
Rights
2008
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December 07, 2008
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MP3 10.9 MB • 320 kbps • 4:45
Lyrics
In the days when the law was won By the man who proved his might Others questioned if they wanted to But that usually meant a fight He'd been a peaceful man of God till now Spreading the word of love and faith But those men took away his only earthly love He saw his woman murdered on that day Prayed over her for an hour more As she lay lifeless on the pew Set his white collar down next to her Then turned for what he knew he had to do . . . Strapped on a gun he'd never worn before . . . Took all the bullets he could find . . . No thoughts of God as he left the church . . . Only vengeance on his mind Those three men who came to rob the church Thought they'd find no one but him A kind and gentle man who'd rather turn the cheek They hadn't planned on Annie walking in A bold woman, especially for the times Never took flack from those around They got the gold, they silenced him, but she would not So they simply pulled their guns and shot her down . . . Single-minded focus in his purpose . . . Steady nerves and hands as well . . . He's hunting now, he's got three men to kill . . . He's gonna send their souls straight down to hell The town still comes to hear him speak Still spreads his messages of love Though he's added fire & brimstone to his sermons now And retributions from above The townfolk listen to his every word Knowing he's now much more than a guide It hasn't gone well for those who've disobeyed The preacher with a six gun by his side . . . Strapped on a gun he'd never worn before . . . Took all the bullets he could find . . . No thoughts of God as he left the church . . . Only vengeance on his mind
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claude and noella larente
Nov 28, 2009
GOOD SONG JIM AWESOME WEEKEND TO YA CHEERS C & N
Wade Farlowe
Aug 16, 2009
Howdy Jim, My hat is off to you Jim!!!!!!!! This is an excellent song, both lyrically & melodically...... you certainly are gifted in all that takes to make a great song come into fruition, as a writer, lyrically; performance, musicianship & vocals and in production!!!!!!!!!! The melody is inspiring and the lyrics are thought provoking and the only thing missing from the performance & production..... is the smell of vinyl from a freshly opened LP...... this is so crisp & clean, an excellent performance!!!!!!!!!!!! All the stars that are allowed and my applause, my friend.... my applause!!!!!!!!! With Respect & Admiration, Wade
Aallaannn
Jan 24, 2009
Fantastic job, Jim! Make up some more songs, all-righty? A
Steve Berger
Jan 14, 2009
Hi Jim. I really enjoyed listening to your original "A Man Of God". Great storytelling supported by wonderful playing and singing along with excellent production. I am looking forward to hearing more of your original songs! 5 STARS All The Way Around *****
jillucky
Dec 14, 2008
Wow! Gave me goosebumps Your songwriting is remarkable. Really enjoyed the storytelling and your singing!
Hayley Oliver
Dec 12, 2008
Congratulations to you on a superb first original song, the first of many i'm sure! :) Love Hayley
Jamey Darnold
Dec 10, 2008
Great song Jim, Interresting lyrics. They really make you think and develop your own conclusion of the story line. Now that this song has been tasted and graded by fellow Soundclickers with 5 stars. Including myself, the singer songwriter in you should know, that your pretty good at it! Let Me know for anything new you add and thanks for your comments. PS, I play every Sunday between 12:00 and 2:00 at the "Geneva Commons" Potbellys off Randall road. Have a great Holiday season! Jamey
Rick Gross
Dec 08, 2008
GREAT SONG! The lyrics tell a story that is worth actually writing a whole book on it is so enrapturing! Very cool emotional performance with feeling oozing from each verse!! This song is simply great. You could probably do a whole musical series based on this character! Very impressed.
Electric Shadow
Dec 08, 2008
This is an excellent way to start your original tunes . Very well written and vocals were spot on. Top notch music and production...break out the stars!!!!! ~ES~
Michael Duran
Dec 08, 2008
Great song and delivery Jim! not sure where the inspiration came from.. but you sure picked up and ran with it! you need to do more originals my friend ;)
Ken Sacco
Dec 08, 2008
Great melody,Great Lyrics,Great Guitar and great vocals! I'd say the song is Great!:)
Effekto
Dec 07, 2008
And what an original Jim Fay song!!! Great, strong vocals and straight good sounding guitar with rich lyrics.(the bass is also used) I knew from the first tone on i've heared from you about your skills Jim, and i am happy you did this yet!