August 7, 2010.

Ok, here is an oldie moldie song to share. I have long been a fan of John Denver. Way back when I was a teenager, I would play and play his songs on a guitar that I taught myself to play. I no longer have a guitar and no longer play. I never played very well, being self taught I did not teach myself very well. But, I played well enough that when nobody was around I could play and sing my favorite John Denver songs. While this song was never really a favorite at that time, I have come to have a new found liking of it. I'm sure many folks have never heard it so I hope I can find a recording on You Tube.

I also have to go on record here and confess...the day I heard John Denver had died I actually cried a little. I was so grateful that two years prior I got to see him in concert in Merrillville. It was a fabulous show, just John and two percussionists. He sang for almost 3 hours. So, anyway...here are the lyrics to Gospel Changes. It is from his album Poems, Prayers and Promises.



The Prodigal Son, he'd been away a while,
he was working his way back home now over many a ragged mile.
When he finally crossed the river and his father saw him near,
there was a joyful sound, for all the world to hear.

I listened to what the Good Book said and it made good sense to me,
talking about reaping what you're sowing, people trying to be free.
Now we've got new names and faces, this time around,
Gospel changes, Lord, still going down.

Jesus, He did not doubt His gifts, though He knew that He had not long to live.
He took care of the business of teaching us how to fly,
then He bowed His head and laid down to die.

I listened to what the Good Book said and it made good sense to me,
talking about reaping what you're sowing, people trying to be free.
Now we've got new names and faces, this time around,
Gospel changes, Lord, still going down.

Jerusalem I see you standing high,
but if you lose your salvation, there'll be no tears left to cry.
Now some men worship a Golden Calf while others are bought and sold,
and if we live like that, brother we'll pay the toll.

I listened to what the Good Book said and it made good sense to me,
talking about reaping what you're sowing, people trying to be free.
Now we've got new names and faces, this time around,
Gospel changes, Lord, still going down.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, Gospel changes, Lord, still going down.

Gospel Changes click to listen.