Recovering Pharisee – Del McCoury Band
CAPO 4
[Verse 1]
G
I’m a Pharisee, in recovery.
With new eyes I can see, a big sinner in me
C G
It’s the way of my human heart
C D7
to confess other people’s sins.
C G
Reluctant to admit my part
A D7
or the deeper problem within.
C G
But thank God He won’t let me be
C D7
or remain in my hypocrisy.
C G
Sooner or later I’ll be on my knees,
A D7 G
honest to God a recovering Pharisee
[INSTRUMENTAL BREAK]
[Verse 2]
G
I’m a sinner and a saint, simul-tan-e-ously.
I’m not what I was, or what I’m goin’ to be
C G
Still I’ve got that ol’ tendency
C D7
to be all a wicked man can be.
C G
It takes more than knowin’ right from wrong.
A D7
It takes more than singin’ gospel songs.
C G
It takes the life of the Great I Am
C D7
to pro-duce any good in me
C G
He’s the vine. I’m the branch. And I’m learning to be
A D7 G
honest to God a recovering Pharisee
[INSTRUMENTAL BREAK]
[Verse 3]
G
I need the God of all grace, each and every day
If I’m to run this race. If I’m to walk in His way.
C G
I don’t have to be a slave to sin.
C D7
I don’t have to let the devil win.
C G
Cause the son of God lives in me
A D7
and His promise is to set me free.
C G
Jesus help my unbelief
C D7
so I can follow you faithfully.
C G
You’re the shepherd. I’m the sheep and you’re helping me be
A D7 G
honest to God a recovering Pharisee
[INSTRUMENTAL ENDING]