Turned Away"
(Blues — key of E, shuffle feel)
[Verse 1]
I been workin' real hard, tryin' to earn my way in
Got a long list of good deeds to cover up my sin
I been prayin' every mornin', puttin' money in the plate
But I'm standin' at the throne now, Lord, and something don't feel straight
[Chorus]
Turned away, turned away
All my works ain't worth a dime on that final day
I was workin' for a wage but grace don't work that way
Gonna be turned away, turned away
[Verse 2]
I said I don't need Moses, but I'm livin' by his code
I'm real good at bible thumping on my self-righteous road
I'll tell you sinners all you need to know
I'm workin' harder, prayin' longer, enduring to the end
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
I said watch me now, I'm holy — I don't drink and I don't smoke,
And if you need extra blessing pockets full of cash
Then I'll lay hands on 'ya in the name of the Holy Ghost
I'm better than most them sinners, Lord — I know I got get it right
[Chorus]
[Bridge — slow down, heavy]
Romans four says Abraham believed, and that was counted right
It wasn't what he carried in his hands his faith shined the light-
He never worked for what he got, it was credited as grace
And that same gospel, friend, is what will get you to that place
[Verse 4]
I worked so hard to please Him that I never heard Him speak
He said it is finished — but I was too busy every week
At the throne He looked at me and said I never knew your name
Son, you worked hard in my title, but your workin' was in vain
[Final Chorus]
Don't be turned away, don't be turned away
His finished work's the only work that counts on that final day, believing in the crimson flow and
Stop workin' for a wage, let the gift of grace have its rightful place
Don't be turned away, don't be turned away
[Outro — slow decay, spoken low]
It is finished…
It is finished…
Just believe…