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Successful Men

from Love Will Reign by Jerry Paladino

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Jesus spoke more about the evil of greed than almost any other 'sin'. Paul also taught the LOVE of money (not money itself) is the root of all evil. Our world is living proof that wealth doesn't bring happiness, nor justice...of course, neither does poverty! There's a place for everything in our lives, and this song proclaims that it's important to find that place and proper perspective on money and things - before it's too late!

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What a sad, sad story, those successful men,
Whose wealth and glory's all lost in the end.
Oh, they get that money, and they get that power,
And they keep on running till the final hour,
When they hear the sound as they look around,
And they see their towers fallin' to the ground, and they say:

Chorus:
"Lord, Lord, I should have realized:
I got that money just a little too close to my eyes.
Lord, I can't say I didn't know,
I gained the a World but I went and sold my soul."

What a sad sad story, those successful men,
Whose wealth and glory's all lost in the end.
Oh, they play that game just to make a name,
And they live in fame, but they die in flames,
When they look around, as they hear the sound,
and they see their towers fallin' to the ground,
And they say:

"Lord, Lord, I should have realized:
I got that money just a little too close to my eyes.
Lord, I can't say I didn't know,
I gained the a World but I went and sold my soul."


Don't be deceived and lay up for yourself
Earthly treasures and Worldly wealth,
That worms can eat and thieves will steal,
Put your faith in something real!
Set your heart on things Above,
Eternal Life and Heaven's Love.
Then upon that Judgement Day,
You won't be heard to say, you won't be heard to say:

Chorus:
"Lord, Lord, I should have realized:
I got that money just a little too close to my eyes.
Lord, I can't say I didn't know,
I gained the a World but I went and sold my soul.
I gained the World but I went and sold my soul.
I gained the World but I went and sold my soul."

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from Love Will Reign, released September 28, 2016
Words and music by Philip Johnson

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Jerry Paladino Austin, Texas

I’m Jerry Paladino, international recording artist, singer, & songwriter. I’ve been a friend and follower of Jesus of Nazareth, and for the last 45 years have put my time & energies into sharing His message and teachings with those I meet. THIS IS MY SITE: Welcome to it! ... more

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