I'M A LIVE ONE
Author(s): Paul Michael
Songbook: Songs of Love Songbook, Kids Songs
KeyWords: Pioneering,

Ol' Sam worked hard all his life on the
Big ol' cotton plantation
His mother and his father had been slaves
But since the Civil War
No one was called a slave anymore

Sam's life had never been easy
He knew what sadness and sorrow were
But his love for Jesus never changed
And he did his best
To tell others about the Lord.

Ol' Sam said, "I'll have to think a while
Before I can answer that one."
But there must be a reason why ol' Sam
Had so many troubles
And Master Jackson had the fun

I think I've got the answer to your question, boss
You see, I'm a live one
The Devil's afraid I'm gonna get away
So he tries to bag me first
But boss, you're a dead one
The devil's already got you
And he's not a bit worried
About what you're gonna do
I think I've got the answer to your question, boss
You see, I'm a live one
The Devil's afraid I'm gonna get away
So he tries to bag me first
He wants me to stop serving the Lord
So he gives me more trouble than you
'Cause he's worried I'm gonna get away
And he's afraid what I might do.

Children, if you're gonna serve the Lord
Be a live one too
You gotta be ready for troubles and trials
The Devil's gonna throw at you
So keep on fighting the fight of faith
Doin' the best you can
Then you'll be a live one too
Just like dear ol' Sam.

[Repeat last verse]

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