Tracy Chapman Unsung Psalm
There would be psalms sung by a choir I would have a white robe a halo newly acquired I'd be at peace and I'd have no desire If I'd lived right
There would be cherubs with tiny harps arrows and bows I'd have a halo and a flowing white robe I'd be enfolded by a celestial light If I'd lived right
But I'm feeling hot and bothered under the collar I feel the sweat breaking out on my brow I feel the heat and I know it's the passion The love I can't disavow
If this is a dream wake me up now If this is a movie let's edit these scenes out It would be a PG instead of an X-rated life If I'd lived right
Some would call me a cheat call me a liar Say that I've been defeated by the basest desired Yes I have strayed and succumbed to my vices But I tried to live right
But I have no regrets no guilt in my heart I only feel sadness for any pain that I've caused I guess I wouldn't bother to worry at all If I'd lived right
Do you live by the book do you play by the rules? Do you care what is thought by others about you? If this day is all that is promised to you Do you life for the future the present the past?
If there is one thing I know I know I will die If anyone cares some stranger my critique my life I may be revered or defamed and decried But I tried to live right
There would be psalms sung by a choir I would have a white robe a halo newly acquired I'd be at peace and I'd have no desire If I'd lived right
