John Prine - Everybody Lyrics






While out sailing on the ocean
While out sailing on the sea
I bumped into the Savior
And He said pardon me
I said "Jesus you look tired"
He said "Jesus so do you,
Sit down son
'Cause I got some fat to chew"

[Chorus:]
Everybody needs somebody that they can talk to
Someone to open up their ears
And let that trouble through
Now you don't have to sympathize
Or care what they may do
But everybody needs somebody that they can talk to

Well he spoke to me of morality
Starvation, pain and sin
Matter of fact the whole dang time
I only got a few words in
But I won't squawk
Let 'em talk
Hell it's been a long long time
And any friend that's been turned down
Is bound to be a friend of mine

[Chorus]

Now we sat there for an hour or two
Just eatin' that Gospel pie
When around the bend come a terrible wind
And lightning lit the sky
He said so long son I gotta run
Appreciate you listening to me
And I believe I heard him sing these words
As he skipped out across the sea

[Chorus]





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  1. L.... C....

    ...just eatin' that gospel pie... what a poet.

  2. S.... t....

    "Everybody"
    While out sailing on the ocean
    While out sailing on the sea
    I bumped into the Savior
    And He said pardon me
    I said "Jesus you look tired"
    He said "Jesus so do you,
    Sit down son
    'Cause I got some fat to chew"
    [Chorus:]
    Everybody needs somebody that they can talk to
    Someone to open up their ears
    And let that trouble through
    Now you don't have to sympathize
    Or care what they may do
    But everybody needs somebody that they can talk to

    Well he spoke to me of morality
    Starvation, pain and sin
    Matter of fact the whole dang time
    I only got a few words in
    But I won't squawk
    Let 'em talk
    Hell it's been a long long time
    And any friend that's been turned down
    Is bound to be a friend of mine
    [Chorus]
    Now we sat there for an hour or two
    Just eatin' that Gospel pie
    When around the bend come a terrible wind
    And lightning lit the sky
    He said so long son I gotta run
    Appreciate you listening to me
    And I believe I heard him sing these words
    As he skipped out across the sea
    [Chorus]
    Been a tremendous help in crossin' over that ''fearful bridge of prayer'' to Him.
    -former recondo sgt. ''rock'' gilpin 82nd abn. 11b4p 1/504 inf. bn. '71-'74
    ''For None are closer to the author of sacrifice Himself...
    Than Those Who choose to perform it fothe sake of others.'' -gilpin 112518

  3. M.... C....

    Yes they do...

  4. R.... R....

    God bless John Prine FOREVER

  5. i.... r....

    This is my aunts favorite song

  6. B.... B....

    Everybody Needs Somebody

  7. C.... ....

    American treasure

  8. M.... S....

    what more can you say

  9. A.... J....

    I am with you guys... went to church to hear St. John's gospel... and then heard John Prine on the way home on the radio and thought, man, this guy speaks and sings the Word... about life...in a way that will help me live...one of my parents favorite artists... now I know why.

  10. s.... s....

    how does he do it!!! we're all living in the same time line with a true great!!!

  11. L.... E....

    Any one who's been turned down is bound to be a friend of mine....
    http://leonardearljohnson.blogspot.com/2015_02_01_archive.html#5581361097368063671  by Leonard Earl Johnson:             Carnival Time Without Bo Dollis / Feburary 2015 

  12. j.... m....

    the mans voice and his lyrics are in perfect sync. never heard anything like it

  13. 4.... ....

    My spiritual Guide. since 1972. or earlier.

  14. s.... ....

    I just bought a new needle for my Garrard turntable so I can listen to these albums again, Thanks