Staples, Mavis - Only The Lord Knows Lyrics






When I get feelin', hurtin' and reelin'
It's so sad, I go to bed
I stare at the ceiling, I dream about dreamin'
Woke up this morning, shaking my head

I pick up the paper, I put down the paper
Turn on the TV, I get confused
People on this side say the people on that side
They lyin', say they lyin', everybody's confused

What can you do, what can you do
When you can't trust anybody
To tell you the truth
Can't trust 'em can't trust 'em
What to do, what to do now
Only the Lord knows and He ain't you

I talk to my teacher, I talk to my deacon
Talk to my sister, talk to my friends
Hit by the wheelin', hit by the dealin'
Hit by the feelin', it's outta my hands

What can you do, what can you do
When you can't trust anybody
To tell you the truth
Can't trust 'em, can't trust 'em
What to do, what to do, y'all
Only the Lord knows and He ain't you

What can you do, what can you do
When you can't trust anybody
To tell you the truth
Can't trust 'em, can't trust 'em
What to do, what to do now
Only the Lord knows and He ain't you

I pick up the paper, I put down the paper
Turn on the TV, I get confused
People on this side say the people on that side
They lyin', say they lyin', everybody's confused

What can you do, what can you do
When you can't trust anybody
To tell you the truth
Can't trust 'em, can't trust 'em
What to do, what to do now
Only the Lord knows, He ain't you
Only the Lord knows and He ain't you





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  1. e.... ....

    Metta. :)

  2. P.... S....

    UNBELIEVABLE Mavis is just brilliant(Jeff's not bad either)78 years old and giving such a performance. She should be compulsory viewing for performers young and old.

  3. S.... A....

    Love this!!
    I've been trying to find the chords on this for guitar. One source seemed off, the other ridiculously hard.

    S.... A....

    Did you figure out the chords to this?

  4. j.... f....

    Really great video, this track is dripping with soul.  Her little chuckle at the very end is priceless.

  5. A.... ....

    Theme song for dementia lol

    A.... ....

    I was the second like to your comment in 4 years... everybodys got dementia apparently...

  6. k.... ....

    What can you do when you can't trust anybody else? Only the lord knows. wise words. Hit by the feeling, it's out of my hands. Great! All smiles everybody. Don't want to start a God conversation. Just want everyone to know I love you all. What a great thing you tube is when you can watch this stuff for free. :) Thanks Mrs. Staples and Mr. Tweedy!

  7. N.... ....

    This is such a great match up! With Mavis and her beautifully rich voice, and Jeff and his fantastic American roots sensibilities, I can't think of anyone else that would be more compatible for something like this. And you can tell they're having a ball doing it, too! :)

  8. b.... ....

    i could see wilco performing this song.

  9. d.... ....

    love it only the LORD know and he aint you!!!! :)

  10. J.... B....

    every song is so good! THESE TWO RULE TOGETHER!

  11. R.... P....

    Beauty song Mavis and Jeff..thanks for turning me on to this Simon

  12. G.... M....

    2:32 Mavis's "yall" is priceless. And her smile between verses is contagious. Definitely made my day.

  13. M.... J....

    she has so much energy, go ahead Mavis!

  14. v.... ....

    who says great music isnt made these days?

  15. a.... ....

    sweet jesus... this is AWESOME!

  16. E.... M....

    i love this song and Mavis does it justice, what a great and expressive voice !

  17. M.... B....

    She is great