Just Common Folk

Cat. #1435 (MFH #969) - As sung by Otis Williams, Wesley, Arkansas on

VERSE 1
There's a man -- --- in his heart
An' does th best he can
And --- apply your needs
He just a common man

VERSE 2
We know a lot'a o' people
That are kind an' good an' true
Are living just for others
An' th good that they can do

VERSE 3
We shall also share their burdens
An' enjoy their pleasant goals
While people that we love th best
Are just th common folks

VERSE 4
When Christ was living on the earth
Th rich would not go near 'im
But th plain an' common folks
Were always glad to hear 'im

VERSE 5
Th scribes an' priests rejected Him
They needed Him so badly
But th poor and common folks
Would always hear Him, gladly

VERSE 6
When this short life is over
An' Heaven glory serve
When our time ---- an' holy
But common folks up there