Travis, Randy - Drive Another Nail Lyrics






Sam was a carpenter fifty years
He pounded out blood, sweat and tears
One day he hung his hammer up
He wanted to do the things he loved
What once was Sunday fishin'
Now was seven days a week
He told his wife to find me,
I'll be down at the creek.

'Cause I don't want to drive another nail
I've worked hard to do my job and I did it well
I've got the scars on these two hands
To show I haven't failed
But I dont' want to drive another nail.

Now she was a woman full of faith
And old Sam was full of pride
And she knew that he had one more job
To do before he died.

Easter Sunday rolled around
In a country church for the lost and found
Oh, Sam was there against his will
As the preacher spoke on Calvary's hill
Of how they took the master
And they nailed him to a tree
You could hear old Sam a cryin'
As he fell down on his knees.

I don't wanna drive another nail
I want to live my life for you
I want to do it well
You've got the scars on your two hands
That show where I have failed
Lord, I don't want to drive another nail.

I don't wanna drive another nail
I want to live my life for you
I want to do it well
You've got the scars on your two hands
That show where I have failed
Lord, I don't want to drive another nail...





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  1. C.... o....

    Beautiful song I love it thank you Lord for all you have done for me and my husband we love you Lord Jesus We don't want to drive another nail in your precious loving hands

  2. K.... M....

    31 years old and I still love his music no matter how old it gets thanks you Randy Travis for all those memories

  3. N.... M....

    Every time I hear this song, I think of an Amazing Man, my Uncle, Charlie Mccloud. He has been a Brick/Block Mason for 50+ years and now that he semi retired, he gets to fish more than ever. My Aunt Lewellyn, who helped raise me in Church, has never given up on him. She just keeps praying, daily, because she knows that he has one more job to do ! I love you Uncle Charlie, more than you’ll ever know.

  4. A.... c....

    I can still hear me and my grandfather singing this while he was in his hospital bed. I still cry at this song. Not only at just the message. But at the memories I have with it. I miss you granddaddy. I can’t wait to see you soon ♥️

  5. C.... A....

    Oh, funny how I never met you nor never will but felt you were listening to me & that's the gift of grace that our Blessed Son of God bestowed on you, most special man! So thankyou for letting me lean on you Randy so I can stay strong for my children as a Mother must always be!

  6. B.... L....

    Thank you Randy for this beautiful song.

  7. M.... B....

    lyrics????

    M.... B....

    Mark Bailey Sam was a carpenter fifty years
    He pounded out blood, sweat and tears
    One day he hung his hammer up
    He wanted to do the things he loved
    What once was Sunday fishin' 
    Now was seven days a week
    He told his wife to find me, 
    I'll be down at the creek.

    'Cause I don't want to drive another nail
    I've worked hard to do my job and I did it well
    I've got the scars on these two hands 
    To show I haven't failed
    But I dont' want to drive another nail.

    Now she was a woman full of faith 
    And old Sam was full of pride
    And she knew that he had one more job 
    To do before he died.

    Easter Sunday rolled around
    In a country church for the lost and found
    Oh, Sam was there against his will
    As the preacher spoke on Calvary's hill
    Of how they took the master 
    And they nailed him to a tree 
    You could hear old Sam a cryin' 
    As he fell down on his knees.

    I don't wanna drive another nail
    I want to live my life for you
    I want to do it well
    You've got the scars on your two hands
    That show where I have failed
    Lord, I don't want to drive another nail.

    I don't wanna drive another nail
    I want to live my life for you
    I want to do it well
    You've got the scars on your two hands
    That show where I have failed
    Lord, I don't want to drive another nail...

    M.... B....

    Sam was a carpenter fifty years
    He pounded out blood, sweat and tears
    One day he hung his hammer up
    He wanted to do the things he loved
    What once was Sunday fishin'
    Now was seven days a week
    He told his wife to find me
    I'll be down at the creek

    'Cause I don't want to drive another nail
    I've worked hard to do my job and I did it well
    I've got the scars on these two hands
    To show I haven't failed
    But I dont' want to drive another nail

    Now she was a woman full of faith
    And old Sam was full of pride
    And she knew that he had one more job
    To do before he died

    Easter Sunday rolled around
    In a country church for the lost and found
    Oh, Sam was there against his will
    As the preacher spoke on Calvary's hill
    Of how they took the master
    And they nailed him to a tree
    You could hear old Sam a cryin'
    As he fell down on his knees

    I don't wanna drive another nail
    I want to live my life for you
    I want to do it well
    You've got the scars on your two hands
    That show where I have failed
    Lord, I don't want to drive another nail

    I don't wanna drive another nail
    I want to live my life for you
    I want to do it well
    You've got the scars on your two hands
    That show where I have failed
    Lord, I don't want to drive another nail...

  8. D.... M....

    Super song & full of truth!!!

  9. K.... H....

    Randy I like to share your songs to encourage someone to give there heart to Jesus. God bless you and keep singing.
    love you bro Kurt

    K.... H....

    KURT HIBBER: Why is it you don't know that Randy is not able to sing at this time? September 21, 2017

  10. J.... P....

    Makes me cry EVERYTIME!

  11. W.... W....

    love this country gospel voice!

  12. N.... U....

    NICE SONG

  13. N.... G....

    Thank you so much for sharing this. Prayers for Randy

  14. J.... D....

    I don't Consider myself Christian. Never have, was raised catholic though. And strayed away. I am Native American and believe in a Creator. The humbleness of this song hits home even to a non believer. Thank you Mr. Travis God bless. may the Creator Grandfather guide you along your path.

    J.... D....

    My prayer for you is that since you've made this post that during the two years you have come to know the Creator by his name....Jesus/Yeshua.

    J.... D....

    Joey Diaz I pray you believe in Jesus now

    J.... D....

    Jesus Christ loves you and he died on the cross to save us from sin and made a way for all of us to go to Heaven May God bless you

  15. c.... f....

    Going to school for carpentry

  16. P.... S....

    Out of all the country singers Randy ur music touched apart of my heart to change for me and my children Dr.Jesus got me thru a lot of my dark days and thank GOD its starting to end and the new has begun so thank you and I need more gospel brother you've got a big talent let it spread throughout

  17. L.... C....

    I have always been a fan and always will love ya and God Bless!♥♥

  18. m.... ....

    Daddy I don't want to drive another nail. Forgive me.

  19. S.... A....

    Hang in there Randy your true country fan's will always love you GOD bless u in every way love Sissie in ky

  20. S.... A....

    every time we sin it's like we r driving a nail Thank GOD HE forgives us cause JESUS Paid for our sin's we just have to ask for forgiveness

    S.... A....

    IF WE CONFESS OUR SINS HES FAITHFUL TO FORGIVE US & CLEANSE US FROM EVERY SIN.

  21. J.... G....

    What a beautiful song..Cause Jesus, Jack doesn't want to drive another nail..This song brings me to tears every-time I hear it..

  22. J.... G....

    yes Randy please get well..We all love you..Your friend in Jesus..Jack

  23. G.... M....

    Randy Travis. We are uplifting you in prayers around the clock. God Knows the Growth of Souls. You are truly loved as you are.

  24. s.... m....

    prayers to randy in a texas hospital fighting for his life. Lord, please heal this wonderful man, we're not ready for him to be an angel in Heaven just yet, we need him to still be an angel here on earth.

  25. A.... A....

    Beautiful & Powerful

  26. u.... ....

    Like the late great Keith Whitley, Randy Travis can't sing a bad song. I love everything he does. He has the voice, the style and the spirit do sing country and sing it well.

  27. g.... k....

    I love randy's singing,a voice with so much feeling;

  28. A.... N....

    Randy....you and I met some years back...you found your peace.....I keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You were right...I didn't drown in shallow water.

  29. f.... ....

    Randy is in my prayers as well,God was really using him and the devil wants
    to destroy him.Jesus be with Randy.Bring him back to you.

  30. L.... C....

    Hang in there Randy, you are in my prayers...........

  31. B.... K....

    I love this song

    B.... K....

    Bradford Kendall Sr Amazing song

  32. M.... F....

    Only He is able to do what we could not (o:

  33. s.... ....

    Love you Randy and my prayers are with you!! Gloria Morton Roselle, NJ--great words I do not want to drive another nail!!

  34. o.... ....

    i really like Marty Raybon singing this one, but c'mon ol Randy Travis does a great job on this, just every other ones he sings... COA ...

  35. g.... k....

    love this song.;;;

  36. g.... k....

    This is the first time i have heard this song,, its amazingly beautiful,,,

  37. T.... ....

    OUCH!!! That is the first time I have ever heard this song, and boy did it hit home!!!!!!!!

  38. R.... V....

    This is a great song and a better story.

  39. t.... n....

    one of randy best:)!!!!!

  40. A.... G....

    One of my absolute favorite Randy Travis song! This song gives me chille everytime I listen to it!