Need a Favor by Jelly Roll

Whitsitt Chapel by Jelly Roll

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Need a Favor
by Jelly Roll

Album: Whitsitt Chapel

Chorus
I only talk to God when I need a favor
And I only pray when I 'ain't 'got a prayer
So 'who the hell am I, who 'the hell am I to expect a savior, oh
If I only talk to God when I need a favor?
But, God, I need a favor

Verse 1
I know amazin' grace, but I ain't been livin' them words
Swear I spend most Sundays
Drunk off my ass than I have at church
Hard cover King James
Only been savin' dust on the nightstand
And I don't know what to say
By the time I fold my hands

Chorus
I only talk to God when I need a favor
And I only pray when I ain't got a prayer
So who the hell am I, who the hell am I to expect a savior, oh
If I only talk to God when I need a favor?
But, God, I need a favor

Post-Chorus
Amen, amen

Verse 2
Yeah, I owe you more than one
And beggars can't be choosers
But I'll pay for all I've done
Just please don't let me lose her

Chorus
I only talk to God when I need a favor
And I only pray when I ain't got a prayer
So who the hell am I, who the hell am I to expect a savior, oh
If I only talk to God when I need a favor?
But, God, I need a favor

Post-Chorus
Amen, amen
Amen, amen

Bridge
Hangin' in there just barely
Throwin' up prayers like Hail Marys
If You're still there, Lord, spare me
Oh, my God, oh, my God, Hail Mary
Hangin' in there just barely
Throwin' up prayers like Hail Marys
If You're still there, Lord, spare me
Oh, my God, oh, my God, Hail Mary

Chorus
I only talk to God when I need a favor
And I only pray when I ain't got a prayer
So tell me, who the hell am I to expect a savior
When I only talk to God if I need a favor?
And, God, I need a favor

Post-Chorus
Amen
God, I need a favor
Woah
Amen