Remember James

verse 1
James was a grown man
just trying to survive.
He lived life on his own terms
at the age of 65.

He made a buck when he needed to
with some tools and his two hands,
He’d sip a beer with his conscious clear,
As a proud American.

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verse 2
James was a small man,
100 pounds… if he was wet.
A mouth full of rotting teeth,
Still he’d light up a cigarette.

His attitude was that life was good
with a roof over his head.
He didn’t care that the floors were bare
Callin home a backyard shed.

chorus
You can take it from James
that… life will change
and you’ll think you’ve got it rough
But if you trust in the Lord,
and gratitude is stored
then you’ll still have just enough.
Believe it or not,
that stuff you’ve got…
can all go up in flames.
And I’m telling you boys,
fire destroys…
and if it does —
just remember James.

verse 3
James was a poor man,
with a rich man’s attitude.
He rode a bike and he cruised around
Stopping off to get some food.

He’d make a joke about being broke
Still he always had a smile.
A simple man, doing what he can
Being joyful was his style.

chorus
You can take it from James,
that… life will change
and you’ll think you’ve got it rough
But if you trust in the Lord,
and gratitude is stored
then you’ll still have just enough.
Believe it or not,
that stuff you’ve got…
can all go up in flames.
And I’m telling you boys,
fire destroys…
and if it does —
just remember James.

verse 4
James was a flawed man,
and humble to his core.
No matter what cards were dealt him
He knew one thing for sure
God made him to always
get back up for more!