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On A Roll

by MARK209

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(vrs 1) We’ve been up and down and all around this country Seen ev’ry state this union has to see Grand Hotels, Award Shows, and the Opry, singin’ any kind of music for a fee But now we got a new motivation, its burning like a fire within our souls Its time to spread the message of salvation After all these years we’re on a roll ________________________________________ (chorus) Finally our houses are in order, all revved up and rarin’ to go. To tell the world that time is gettin’ shorter Yea, after all these years we’re on a roll ________________________________________ (vrs 2) We’ve been on the list of those who can’t be trusted Used our friends and scandalized their names Outside of the law ‘n seldom busted, Playin’ with our life like it’s a game But now our feet are on a firm foundation We’re standin’ tall through any wind that blows Answerin’ the call, a new creation Yea, after all these years we’re on a roll ________________________________________ (chorus) (bridge) When the role is called up yonder, when the role is called up yonder When the role is called up yonder, after all these years we’re on a roll (chorus) (tag) After all these years, we’re on a roll … After all these years, we’re on a roll
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(vrs 1) I listen to the Grand Ole Opry just like my daddy did Banging out the rhythm on the steering wheel With my good wife beside and my pride ‘n joy behind me The pressures of this life aint no big deal I wouldn’t trade a month of Sundays for the way I feel ________________________________________ (chorus) I’m a church goin’, blue collar, one tenth of ev’ry dollar Prayer meetin’ Wednesday when I can, God fearin’ family man ________________________________________ (vrs 2) I live just five minutes from that little country church Where blessings just like rain pour down on me But to get my pay, I drive fifty miles one way Naw, we don’t live a life of luxury Just an old-time altar farm boy is all I want to be ________________________________________ (chorus) (guitar break) (chorus) (tag) I’m a God fearin’ family man
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(vrs 1) The world paints a picture of what love looks like A man and a woman in soft candle light He gives her a ring and she starts to cry Its pretty, that must be what love looks like ________________________________________ (vrs 2) Pink ribbons hold back those pretty blonde curls And when he holds her he’ll tell you he’s holding the world She gives him a kiss as he tucks her in tight To a daddy, that’s exactly what love looks like ________________________________________ (vrs 3) Now let’s look a picture that priceless in cost It’s not paint on a canvas, it’s blood on a cross God’s son is dying, forgive them He cries This portrait of death became a picture of life ________________________________________ (chorus) That’s what love looks like. It took blood sweat and tears to pay sin’s price It’s not a pretty picture to see. His body was broken and nailed to a tree Like a lamb He was slaughtered as He suffered and died But that’s what love look like (tag) Like a lamb He was slaughtered as He suffered and died That’s what love look like
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(vrs 1) Sometimes, I think, how can, one person make a difference Sometimes, seems like, the world will never change That’s when, God’s word, say child, you better start remembering There is always something you can do today (chorus) Wherever God is movin’, Go help do what God is doin’ The time is short, the laborers are few, Look around cause there’s a lot of work to do, wherever God is movin’ (vrs 2) The fields, are white, and now, they’re waiting, for the harvesting Lift up, your eyes, and see- a world in need God says, when you, give love, a-way, it’s like the heart of Me Pouring down compassion on the least of these (chorus) Wherever God is movin’, Go help do what God is doin’ The time is short, the laborers are few, Look around cause there’s a lot of work to do, wherever God is movin’ (bridge) He’s always up to something; He’s calling you and me, Why would we ever want to, miss the chance to be…. (chorus) Wherever God is movin’, Go help do what God is doin’ The time is short, the laborers are few, Look around cause there’s a lot of work to do, Wherever God is movin’, Go help do what God is doin’ The time is short, the laborers are few, Look around cause there’s a lot of work to do, wherever God is movin’
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(chorus) I got a Hillbilly Haircut and the Holy Ghost in my heart I got a Hillbilly Haircut and the Holy Ghost in my heart I may look like C-M-T, but I’m sure into G-O-D I got a Hillbilly Haircut and the Holy Ghost in my heart ________________________________________ (vrs 1) I got a five piece band with‘a angels watching over me I got a five piece band with‘a angels watching over me We can play and sing all night, ‘cause I know everything’s alright I got a five piece band with‘a angels watching over me ________________________________________ (vrs 2) I wear buckles and boots but I’ll trade ‘em for a crown someday I wear buckles and boots but I’ll trade ‘em for a crown someday Even if my tunes don’t sell, at least I won’t wind up in hell I wear buckles and boots but I’ll trade ‘em for a crown someday ________________________________________ (chorus) (tag) Now, I may look like C-M-T, but I’m sure into G-O-D I got a Hillbilly Haircut and the Holy Ghost in my heart
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(vrs 1) When I was a young man, I lived fast and I live hard Fought my demons, and they left way too may scars On my heart, on my mind, and on my soul And led me down a dark and dead end road Till one night at rock bottom, I read about a man, That even loved the ones that drove nails in His hand ________________________________________ (chorus) It took a man like that, to make me open up my eye Took a man like that, to make me want to change my life Took a man like that, to save my soul and set me free Took a man like that, to love the hell right out of me ________________________________________ (vrs 2) Everyone that knew me, swore I never turn around I was too far gone, oh but look at me now I’m right on track, right here where I need to be, That’s what happens when you fall down on your knees I know I’m not perfect, ya know there was only one, And He died for me, the Fathers only son ________________________________________ (chorus) (instrumental break) (bridge) Well, it scares me to think just where I’d be right Without the best friend I have ever found (chorus) (tag) It took a man like that to love the hell right out of me
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(vrs 1) If some poor soul should ask for that last dollar you have, Are you ready to hand it over, are you ready? If a friend starts going down that wrong road can you turn them around, Are you ready, will you be there, are you ready? ________________________________________ (chorus) Lead somebody to the light, take the wrong and turn it right, God is watchin’ from above, He wants us all washed in the blood ________________________________________ (vrs 2) If a lost one wants to know what to do to save their soul, Are you ready, with the answer, are you ready? ________________________________________ -Music Break- ________________________________________ (chorus) Lead somebody to the light, take the wrong and turn it right, God is watchin’ from above, He wants us all washed in the blood. ________________________________________ (vrs 3) And if you child should come to you, with their life broken what will you do, Are you ready for that moment, are you ready? And if the Lord should decide to call you home this very night, Are you ready, for that journey, are you ready? (tag) Are you ready, for that journey, are you ready?
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Oooo, it takes faith …. Oooo it takes faith (vrs 1) God made a promise long ago, to a man named Abraham. He said, pack up and get ready to go, I’m given you the Promised Land. So at seventy-five, more dead than alive, he said goodbye to Ur He didn’t wait, no his faith was great, He trusted the voice he heard (chorus 1) Cause it takes both, a little hard work and a lot of faith You gotta have both, a little of what cha do mixed together with what cha say It’s not just believin’ and receivin’ everything from the Father’s hand, It’s … gettin’ up and goin’ to the Promised Land. (vrs 2) Jesus was teachin’ at a home in Capernaum, a crowd had gathered ‘round … when Four friends of a crippled man dug a hole and lowered him down … well His need was great and he wouldn’t wait, but the man wasn’t in it alone. When Jesus saw their faith, He said, “Take up your bed and go home”. Take it up ‘n go home (chorus 2) Cause it takes both, a little hard work and a lot of faith You gotta have both, a little of what cha do mixed together with what cha say It’s not just believin’ and receivin’ everything from the Master’s hand, It’s … gettin’ up and goin’ at His command. (bridge) Without faith it is impossible (parts) to please the Lord (uni) And those who earnestly seek Him (parts), He will reward (uni) Oh, but faith all by itself never did get nothing done We’re justified by faith its true, but faith never works alone … no … No (chorus 1) Cause it takes both, a little hard work and a lot of faith You gotta have both, a little of what cha do mixed together with what cha say It’s not just believin’ and receivin’ everything from the Father’s hand, It’s … gettin’ up and goin’ to the Promised Land. (chorus 2) ... A little hard work and a lot of faith You gotta have both, a little of what cha do mixed together with what cha say It’s not just believin’ and receivin’ everything from the Master’s hand, It’s … gettin’ up and goin’ at His command. Gettin' up and goin' to the Promised Land Gettin’ up and goin’ at His command.
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(vrs 1) Dear Lord I need a blessin’, please don’t call it greed The only way I’ll make it is if you intercede I won’t act a mess or waste it foolishly But if you’re gonna do it for someone, it might as well be me. ________________________________________ (chorus) Come on and touch me, move me, open heaven wide If you don’t lay your hand on me, I can’t be satisfied So thrill me, fill me, don’t act selfishly, But if you’re gonna do it for someone, it might as well be me. ________________________________________ (vrs 2) Lord, this is not the first time I’ve come back for more You told me if I needed, there’s plenty more in store Please don’t overlook the others on their knees, But if you’re gonna do it for someone, it might as well be me. ________________________________________ (chorus) (vrs 3) I’ve borrowed from the blind man who sat there by the side Who answered Jesus question and wouldn’t be denied Son of David, please, have mercy let me see, If you’re gonna do it for someone, it might as well be me. ________________________________________ (chorus 2 Xs) (tag) But if you’re gonna do it for someone … if you’re gonna do it for someone … if you’re gonna do it for someone, it might as well be me.
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Graceland 03:03
(Verse 1) It's not a mansion with a big iron gate It's not in Memphis on a rolling estate But I'm living in style and I think I'll stay I moved in the day I got saved. (Chorus) I'm living in Graceland, each day of my life No more worries and no more strife I'm dwelling in Canaan with no rent to pay I'm living in Graceland, and I think I'll stay (Verse 2) Now I'm not driving a pink Cadillac. And I'm not performing in a Las Vegas act. But I'm headed for heaven and I'm living well I moved out of heartbreak hotel... Chorus Twice
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(vrs 1) The doctor said that he would never make it home Go on, make arrangements, get the fam’ly on the phone But that was seven years ago, fifteenth day of May And now little Christian is in the second grade. ________________________________________ (chorus 1) So don’t tell me that it’s final, till it’s written in stone Ain’t no time for mournin’, till the last breath is gone. Get down on your knees, pray and believe Faith can lift that mountain off your shoulder. It ain’t over till God says it’s over. ________________________________________ (vrs 2) So friend don’t you believe that cancer’s killing you. Little Christian there on the monkey bars, he’s livin’ proof That God answers prayers every day in this life And He’s got one just for you, so you can’t give up the fight. ________________________________________ (chorus 2) And don’t you tell me that it’s final, or that it’s written in stone Ain’t no need for mournin’, cause, man, you ain’t dead and gone. Get down on your knees, pray and believe Faith can lift that mountain off your shoulder. It ain’t over till God says it’s over. ________________________________________ (bridge) I watch a miracle grow up every day and that’s why I can stand here and say ________________________________________ (chorus 3) Don’t you tell me that it’s final, or that it’s written in stone Ain’t no need for mournin’ cause, man, you ain’t dead and gone. Get down on your knees, pray and believe Faith can lift that mountain off your shoulder. It ain’t over till God says it’s over. (tag)
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(vrs 1) We like to get together and we like to have a good time. We still like to drink, but we’re drinking from a new wine. We like to dance and have a little fun, When the spirit comes along, we have a good time. ________________________________________ (chorus) We are saved and we know it, we’re not ashamed to show it. We’re blood bought, sanctified, Holy Ghost filled inside and we know how to have a good time. ________________________________________ (vrs 2) We like to get loud have a Holy Ghost party. Along about midnight we’re only getting started. We loved to praise God and there ain’t no doubt, Christians let me hear you shout (yeah, yeah)!! Let’s have a good time. ________________________________________ (repeat chorus) ________________________________________ (bridge) We don’t do the things that we did before, we don’t go to the same ole places no more. We don’t walk, talk, like we did before we met Jesus Christ, but we know how to have a good time. ________________________________________ (repeat chorus and tag)
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Tennessee Orange (free) 04:09
(vrs 1) All state quarterback with 47 wins His senior year a dozen schools kept the letters rolling in But he stayed in his home state to play for Tennessee He was Knoxville bound to make football history Then one morning, he changed his mind He volunteered for the army and made his mama cry And told his daddy, I need to be a man Football can wait; I gotta go help Uncle Sam ________________________________________ (chorus) He’s not the captain or the star of the team any more Just another one of our boys fighting in a war Sometimes there’s things more important than a dream He traded Tennessee orange for faded army green ________________________________________ (vrs 2) One night they were keeping watch and talking ‘bout back home He said, Boys I miss East Tennessee but this thing won’t last long When out of nowhere, the shells began to fly And right there on that desert floor he stepped out of this life Onto a field of perfect green, where soldiers live forever and freedom is free But here today in his hometown, They gave his mom a folded flag and laid him in the ground ________________________________________ (chorus) He’s not the captain or the star of the team any more But he’s a hero and a son that won’t e coming back from war Sometimes there’s things more important than a dream He traded Tennessee orange for faded army green ________________________________________ (bridge) He did what he didn’t have to do He sacrificed his life, bled and died for me and you ________________________________________ (tag) Sometimes there’s things more important than a dream He traded Tennessee orange for faded army green
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Bible Story 03:21
(vrs 1) God always has a plan like many used of man to show the people what faith is for David knew it from the start; God was dealing with his heart and opportunity was knocking at his door. Now he’s the reason why we say and use that old cliché, the bigger they come the harder they fall, cause with only five rocks and a little sling shot, Goliath wasn’t so big after all. ________________________________________ (chorus 1) Stand Up, Stand Up, You don’t have to be afraid He will give you courage, He will give you strength Put your faith in God and I promise if you do, He will make a Bible story out of you. ________________________________________ (vrs 2) Daniel didn’t give up when they threw him in the den The lions they had quite an appetite. Yea, the king looked up and found God had sent an angel down Turned those lions into cats that couldn’t bite. And everybody knows how the story goes, a man was called to set God’s people free Underneath the desert sun, with no where left to run That’s when Moses parted the sea. ________________________________________ (chorus 2) Stand Up, Stand Up, You don’t have to be afraid He will give you courage; He’s given you the strength Put your faith in God and I promise if you do, He will make a Bible story out of you. ________________________________________ (bridge) You don’t have to be perfect; He can use you wherever you are All it takes is a little faith and a willing heart. ________________________________________ (chorus 3) Stand Up, Stand Up, You don’t have to be afraid He’s given you courage; He’s given you the strength Put your faith in God and I promise if you do, He will make a Bible story out of you. ________________________________________ (repeat chorus 3 and tag)

credits

released October 19, 2013

Executive Producer: Billy Coren
Producer: Jamie Brantley
Recording Engineers: Jamie Brantley and Kerry West

Guitars: Jamie Brantley, Kerry Marx and Bruce Dees; Piano: Adam Hampton and Larry Hall; Organ: Adam Hampton and Larry Hall; Keyboards: Adam Hampton and Marty Mackeever; Bass Guitar: Steve Brantley; Drums: Rodney Edmondson; Steel Guitar: David Johnson; Fiddle: David Johnson; Mandolin: David Johnson; Harmonica: David Johnson; Dobro: David Johnson; Vocal Arrangement: MARK209

Recorded At: World Domination Audio (Nashville), Compass Records (Nashville), Hot Trax (Purlear, NC)
Vocals Recorded At: World Domination Audio, Compass Records
Cover Photo: Michael Cairns, Wet Orange Studio (Orlando, FL)
Makeup & Hair: Nicole Ellis, Elite Hair and Makeup Company (Orlando, FL) and Sherry Woconish, Compliments by Sherry & Co. (Jacksonville, FL)
Design: Marvel’us Ideas (Orlando, FL) and MARK209

There are some people outside of the MARK209 organization who have helped us over the last year and we would like to give a shout out to them. Sylvia Adams, David Kraft, Michael Dowell, Ray Brooks, Cleon and Juda Yates, Kenny Peek and Misty Nichols and all the gang at Little Guys Group and Little Guys Foundation, Steve Wilkie, Annette Bowyer, Jody Spence, and to all those who send us monthly contributions, we want to say “Thank You”. We could not continue without your help. You are a part of the MARK209 family. We also want to thank Ben Harris for his help.

“It Ain’t Over Til God Says Its Over” – This song has special meaning with us and we place it on this project in tribute to Libbi & Tracy Stuffle and to our special friends, Alan & Kristie Lewis.

“Tennessee Orange” – This song is dedicated to the men and women who make a choice to serve our great country. A portion of each sale of this song will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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